Patrick Arthur Thiel

Patrick Arthur Thiel, died on Friday, July 24, Patrick was born on February 10, 1936 to Floyd and Irene Thiel in Spokane.

He grew up in Ritzville, and was a proud member of the Bronco football and basketball teams. An all-around sports lover, he also enjoyed swimming and golfing.

Pat’s family owned a wheat farm and he spent many hours on the tractor, working alongside his father.

After high school, Pat attended Gonzaga University, where he majored in Electrical Engineering and graduated in 1958. After college he met the love of his life, Janet Louise. The two were united in marriage on Feb. 9, 1963, and went on to share 52 years together.

Patrick was a kind and devoted father to their three daughters, Ellen, Colleen and Patricia. He was also the loving grandfather of Joel, Eric, Nicholas and Katherine.

Always intelligent and steadfast, Patrick was a principal engineer at Boeing from 1958 to 1998, all the while managing the family wheat farm and keeping a beautiful yard. He also graduated from Seattle University in 1978 with his MBA.

Pat was a faithful member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He supported countless charity organizations and was a steadfast volunteer for the weekly Federal Way Community Supper.

He was also a big fan of the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks, rarely missing a game.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m.