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Patrick McLain

1934 - 2021

Funeral services for Patrick J. McLain, 87 of Ewing, were Saturday, Nov. 20, at St. John's Catholic Church at rural Ewing.Father John Norman officiated. Burial was at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, with military honors by Sanders American Legion Post #214 and Legion Riders.

Pat died Nov. 16, 2021, in Omaha. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at http://www.snidermemorialfh.com

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Patrick Jules McLain was born Aug. 7, 1934 in Spalding, to Arthur and Wilhemina (Bernt) McLain. He would ride his horse to school at Bartlett and he graduated from Wheeler County High School. On Aug. 27, 1953, he enlisted in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran who spent time overseas during this time. He was discharged from Fort Sheridan, Illinois, on Aug. 12, 1955.

When he came home, Pat married his high school sweetheart, Janice Bartak, on Dec. 27, 1955. They eventually settled on Janice's parents' ranch and worked with Adolph until they acquired their own land and cattle, where Pat farmed for many years and milked cows for 55 years. Dad continued to help with any task around the farm until his health declined and he wasn't able. He enjoyed hunting coyotes, fishing, antiquing and doing his bargain shopping. He also enjoyed going to garage sales, farm sales and cattle sales where he could visit with people. He was a rare combination of someone who had a love of farm life and family, understanding what was important and the simplicity of living a life with those you love.

He is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Janice; daughters: Micki (Jeff) Wright of Ewing and Jacki (Tony) Fiamengo of San Pedro, California; sons: Dan (Janet) McLain of Ewing and Gary McLain of Kansas City, Missouri; 11 grandkids; 17 great-grandkids; sister, Judy Ita and sister-in-law and husband Shirley and Rich Sunderman.

Pat is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Dick, Don and Charles and sister, Marjorie Johnson.