Patrick Towey Sr., 77 Hayfield
Patrick Thomas Towey Sr., 77, of Hayfield, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side.
Pat was born on Nov. 15, 1948, in Simpson, to Arthur and Helen (St. George) Towey, number eight of 10 Towey children. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1966. Soon thereafter, he began working in Chicago for Ozark Airlines. In 1968, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Following honorable discharge, he met Deb Klees, and the two were married on April 21, 1972 in Springfield, Ill. The couple raised their family in Hayfield. Pat worked for Ozark/TWA Airlines in Rochester and Minneapolis until his retirement in 2001. Pat enjoyed volunteering in the Hayfield area and being very active in the American Legion Post 330. He had a passion for ancestry, tracing his roots back as far as the 1700s. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, watching them participate in all sorts of activities. Pat will be missed for his sarcastic humor and his humble heart.
Patrick is survived by his wife Deb of Hayfield; his children Angela (John) Schmidt of Dover, Patrick Jr. (Michelle) Towey of Hayfield, Kyle Towey of Hayfield, David (Dawn Sullivan) Towey of Rochester; siblings Bill (Jeanette) Towey Rochester, Kate Towey of Ormond Beach, Fla., Tim (Sandy) Towey of Schertz, Tex., Dan Towey of Blaine, Joe Towey of Cresco, Iowa; grandchildren Jeffrey Schmidt, Jesse Schmidt, Danielle (Cole) Schad, Tyler Sullivan, Patrick Towey III, Matthew Landon, Avery Towey, Alexander Towey; great-grandchild Sawyer Schmidt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Gertrude, Jerry, Mike, and Eileen.
The Memorial Service for Pat will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hayfield. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. at the church, prior to the memorial service. Military honors will be provided by Hayfield American Legion Post 330. Burial will be at St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Stewartville, at a later date.
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