Patrick James Flesch, age 72, passed away On April 24th at 6:22pm, due to esophageal cancer . He had his wife and daughter by his side as he returned home to be with our Lord. He absolutely loved Jesus and his faith meant the world to him.

Patrick was born on September 8 ^th 1950 in Superior Wisconsin and later resided in Mercer, Wisconsin until 1997. Patrick and his family moved to Redmond, Oregon until 2014, in which he and his wife started traveling the country.

Patrick served in the United States Navy from 1970-1994 and served in Vietnam. Patrick loved serving in the Navy and had been admired by many superiors and subordinates. Patrick was also a carpenter, draftsman, building contractor, and owned his own construction company until he retired in 2011.

Patrick loved, adored, and dedicated his life to his family. Patrick always made sure to put his family first and to spend meaningful time with them. He was married to his wife Cheryl on May 10 ^th 1975 and has two daughters, Michelle, 44, and Nicole, 37. Patrick also has three grandchildren, Desiree, 17, Dakota, 15, and Waylon, 6;  two brothers, Vernon and Bill, and one sister, Eileen who live in Wisconsin.

Patrick enjoyed reading the Bible, fishing, camping and relaxing by the campfire, reading books, watching military shows, reminiscing with friends about serving in the Navy/Military, cruises, ocean fishing, road trips, and much more. Patrick and his wife, Cheryl, lived in their motor home for several years before purchasing a home in Yuma. Patrick and Cheryl traveled the country and fulfilled their bucket list, visited places such as Graceland, Nashville, the French Quarter, Hawaii, Mazatlan, and many more locations. Patrick also enjoyed visiting several battlefields throughout the country and took honor in paying his respects to service members.

Patrick is enormously loved and will be missed by his family and friends. It was truly an honor to know and love him. Patrick is now with our Lord, walking side by side with him, living in paradise. It is never goodbye, it is see you later.

A celebration of life will be held at First Christian Church, 3261 S Ave 6 E Yuma, AZ, on May 6th at 11am.