Patrick "Pat" Leo Moran was born September 10, 1957, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the son of Marvin and Katherine (Engleman) Moran. He was a graduate of Graettinger High School. Pat moved to Omaha to attend Gateway Technical College. Following his education, he worked in construction, and fifteen years later, Pat returned to the Graettinger area. He worked for Shaver, Manufacturing until the time of his illness.
Pat was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger. Pat enjoyed sports. He played in many volleyball leagues and tournaments. He enjoyed hunting in his younger days and riding his motorcycle. He loved to spend time with his daughter and nieces.
On Friday, May 16, 2008, Pat passed away at the Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City, Iowa.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Katherine of Emmetsburg; daughter Sophia Moran of Graettinger; two brothers: Mike and wife, Nori Van Den Hurk of Emmetsburg and Tim and Jennifer of Spencer; sister, Joan Feldman of Ruthven; four nieces: Anika and Tess Van Den Hurk-Moran, Kendra Feldman and Autumn Moran; uncle, Leo Moran of Emmetsburg; and an aunt, Shirley Moran of Graettinger....[more]