![]() Pat was a history enthusiast and quite the wine connoisseur. Even though Pat resided in Germany he maintained a deep brotherly relationship with his high school friends, including Joel Dant, Stanley Clark, Richard Stallings, Lionel Williams, Ronald Stewart, Brenda Thompson, and the late Christy Maupin Taylor among a few. ![]() Patrick was a 1966 graduate of Hannibal High School and attend DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, and Hannibal LaGrange College. His meritorious service was complemented by the Legion of Merit Medal the Horatio Gates Medal and his induction into the prestigious Adjutant General’s Corps Hall of Fame in 2011. His military career was enhanced by his many friends and fellow soldiers. Pat dutifully served his country in the United States Army for 29 years, retiring with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. Margaret Hale-Smith 4 brothers Matthew Hawkins (Georgia), Harry Perkins, Michael Hale (Toni), and Carl Eric Hale (Tracy) 2 aunts, Dorothy McElroy and Vernie Robbins 3 nieces, 11 nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. Survivors include his wife, Margarete 2 sisters Valerie Shaw and Dr. Pat was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Hawkins Jones, his father Carl Hale, and a brother Charles “Mark” Hawkins. ![]() Patrick lived with his wife of 47 years, Margarete, in Germany for the past 34 years. McElroy, was born in Hannibal, Missouri on Septemand passed away on Apin Heidelberg Germany at the age of 71.
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