William Gayle Patrick, 77, of rural Ericson passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home.
Mr. Patrick’s wishes were to be cremated. To honor his life the family will receive friends on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel in Ericson. Condolences may be sent to Travis Patrick, 50113 836th Road, Bartlett, Nebraska 68622. Ord Memorial Chapel is assisting the family (ordmemorialchapel.com)
William Gayle was born June 19, 1946, at Ord, Nebraska to William “Bill” and Twila Eileen (Jackson) Patrick. He was raised on the family farm near Ericson, Nebraska and received his early education at country schools along HWY 26, then graduated from Wheeler County High School in 1964.
Gayle served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. Following the service, he returned home where he farmed east of Ericson. Gayle also enjoyed working at the Ericson Sale Barn for many years.
Gayle was united in marriage to Linda Morrow and the couple had two children, Travis and Tina. In his later years he married Doris Constable.
Gayle enjoyed hunting, fishing and softball. He liked his snacks of Pepsi, Snickers and ice cream.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Tina Patrick of Bartlett; a daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Corey Wiese of Holdrege; five grandchildren, Zane Patrick (Kamryn), Clay Patrick, Alec Wiese (Heidi), Cade Wiese and Brooklyn Wiese; one expectant great-grandchild; a brother, Doug Patrick of Hastings; a sister, Elaine Wiese of Ord; step children, Debbie (Steve) Greiner, Tami Conner, Vickie (Rob) Olson, Bobby Bierschenk and Terry (Cindy) Bierschenk; numerous step grandchildren; and 21 step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Doris Patrick.
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