Patrick “Pat” Fawns
d. June 28, 2023
Patrick “Pat” William Fawns age 62, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Memorial Health Care.
Pat was born on May 22,1961 in Springfield, IL the son of George and Anna May (Oschwald) Fawns.
Pat married Alicia Edwards on November 7,1981 in Sherman, IL
Mourning his passing are, his wife Alicia; children, Kyle (Judy) Fawns, and Christian (Adam) Cook; three grandsons; one granddaughter; mother, Anna May Fawns; his siblings Michael (Marybeth) Fawns, Denise “Mickey” (Tom)Yokley, Jody (husband, Kurt) Freedlund, Susan (husband, Scott) Butterfield; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Walter.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Pat was a graduate of Williamsville High School.
He worked as a mechanic his whole career. He worked for George’s Amoco and owned and operated Pat’s Garage in Sherman. He loved to remind people that he was a Professional Automotive Technician (P.A.T.)
Pat was a retired member of the Sherman Athletic Club.
He loved bass fishing, enjoyed cooking, building model rockets and RC cars and was an avid Cubs fan. He had fun being a freelance clown and magician. Pat also was a pinball wizard who always had the top score. Some of his fondest times were spent camping and fishing on Otter Lake. He could build the best campfires.
Visitation will be held Monday July 3, 2023 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville. Pastor Shane Sims will be officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to Animal Protective League.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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Posted June 30th, 2023 at 9:59 am
My heart goes out to all the family Pat is a great guy to our family. I have a lot of great memories when I was young of him going on vacation with us up to my present. Way to young for this tragedy. He will be truly missed by the community. Luv Ya Pat rest in peace buddy.
Fred
Posted June 30th, 2023 at 11:21 am
The world lost a precious soul and Heaven gained that precious soul. Pat has many extended family members mourning his loss with you. My condolences and love. Sherry Schnellenberger
Posted June 30th, 2023 at 11:24 am
So very sorry to hear of this news. Pat was a great member of the Williamsville Community, along with the entire Fawns Family…and the Harpole Street Gang. He will be missed.
Posted June 30th, 2023 at 11:34 am
I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathies and prayers go out to the whole family.
Posted June 30th, 2023 at 12:30 pm
Alicia, I am so sorry for your loss hon. At least his is pain free and probably having the time of his life in Heaven honey. If i can help with anything just holler.
Posted June 30th, 2023 at 5:29 pm
Alicia, Kyle and Christian, We are so sorry for the huge void in your lives. Pat will be missed by many. We are missing his big wave when we are on the porch and he is getting home from a day at his garage. May God and the love of friends and family give you comfort.
Delores and Earl Fowler
Posted June 30th, 2023 at 7:55 pm
Walt and I send our deepest sympathy to all of the family on the loss of “Pat”.
He was very special to both of us and took great care of our vehicles. He even felt badly when he told us our Chevy Venture had to be pronounced dead.
He is going to be missed greatly. The corner of Andrew Rd and Business 55 looks bare without Pat’s blue truck sitting there. Rest in Peace, Pat.
Posted June 30th, 2023 at 7:56 pm
Walt and I send our deepest sympathy to all of the family on the loss of “Pat”.
He was very special to both of us and took great care of our vehicles. He even felt badly when he told us our Chevy Venture had to be pronounced dead.
He is going to be missed greatly. The corner of Andrew Rd and Business 55 looks bare without Pat’s blue truck sitting there. Rest in Peace, Pat.
Walt and Marj Schwager
Posted July 1st, 2023 at 7:23 am
My heart goes out to Pat’s loved ones- I am so very sorry.
May Pat always continue to inspire you, bless you and yours.
Posted July 1st, 2023 at 8:40 am
My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Many prayers sent to Pats family.
Posted July 1st, 2023 at 11:07 am
My heart goes out to you all! He was a great man and he will be missed dearly! Prayers for you all 🙏
Posted July 1st, 2023 at 12:03 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss Alicia, Kyle and Christian and families. Bill knew Pat for many years. He was a good friend and will be missed greatly. It is very difficult to drive by “Pat’s Garage” and feel the loneliness it must feel, too.
Our thoughts and prayers for God’s comfort and peace are with all of you.
In loving sympathy, Rhonda and Bill.
Posted July 1st, 2023 at 6:17 pm
So sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. Many good times working with him at the Amoco when I was a kid. Lots of good memories. Please know that the entire Moore family is sending our prayers from Texas.