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,...