Patrick James Riley

Patrick James Riley, 84, of Clarksville, TX, and formerly of Durand, WI, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Paris Regional Health in Paris, TX.
Patrick was born on August 7, 1940, in Durand, to James and Alice (Keefe) Riley. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he married Ruth Pflughoeft in 1964. They had four children and later divorced. Patrick will be remembered as a quiet, reserved man that was always willing to help others when asked. Patrick was always good with tools and loved cars. He was an avid backyard mechanic and could often be found working under the hood on one project or another. His love of solitude led him to a life on the road as an over-the-road truck driver and a home on a property in rural Texas near Clarksville.
Patrick is survived by his children: Curtis (Molly) Riley of La Crosse, WI; Tracy Riley of Mindoro, WI; Shane Riley of Clarksville, TX; and Jami Riley-Rosenbush of Winona, MN; 11 grandchildren; sister Patricia Weisman; and brothers: Terry (Ginger) Riley, Tony (Mary) Riley, and Mike (Marge) Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Katherine Swanson, Alice Riley, Edna LaPean, and Mary Riley (infant); his brother Jim and his brothers-in-law Bennie Swanson, Richard Weisman, and Bruce LaPean.
A graveside service and interment will take place at St. Mary’s in Durand on Saturday, April 26th at 2:00 p.m.