Patrick Whalen

Patrick (Pat) Lee Whalen, 60, of the Iowa Veterans Home, formerly of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. Cremation Rites have been accorded following Pats wishes. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Pat and his family. Phone 641-844-1234. Patrick Lee Whalen was born on June 7, 1956, in the Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa; he was the son of Jerome and Norma Jean (Stanley/Whalen) Milligan. He attended school in the Jefferson Community School District and graduated with the class of 1974. Pat served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Pat retired from employment by the Milwaukee Railroad. Pat is survived by his mother, Norma Jean Milligan; sister, Mary Jean (Whalen) Lehman of Houston, TX; and brother, JD Whalen of Salinas, CA. Pat was preceded in death by his father, Jerome Daniel (Danny) Whalen, and his brother, Stanley Paul Whalen. Per Pat's wishes, there will not be services but a celebration of life will be held at a later date.