Pat has worked in Dubuque as a licensed funeral director since 1986, graduating from Loras College and Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He is a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Key West Fire & EMS, Knights of Columbus Peosta Council #5513, Elks Lodge #297 and Key West Sportsman Club. Pat has served as a member of the boards of directors for Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association and Cremation Association of North America. He and his wife Vicki have five children.