Patrick S Osiecki

Patrick S. Osiecki, age 65, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away January 25, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born July 31, 1947 in El Paso, Texas to Col. Frank S. and Esther J. Osiecki. During college, Patrick met his wife Kathy in Pittsburg, Kansas, and they were married November 25, 1972. Together they worked managing the Long Creek Boat Dock on Table Rock Lake and Fout Boat Dock on Norfork Lake in Arkansas. He was a scuba instructor in Salt Lake City Utah and was a small plane pilot. Patrick is survived by his wife Kathy of the home; brother and sister-in-law Richard and Donna Osiecki; and a mother-in-law Opal Mae Bennefeld. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family would like to thank Otto and Kathy Ward, Dr. Kristen Glover and staff, Donna Rasor, the kind people from Integrity Home Health and Hospice, and the neighbors and friends for all the support and kindness during Patrick"�s long illness. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to C.A.R.E. Animal Shelter, 2012 W. Garton Rd. Ozark MO 65721. A private memorial will be held in honor of Patrick by his family and close friends.