Patrick J. Hosier, age 73, of Ripon, WI, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Ripon Community Hospital in Ripon, WI surrounded by his family. Pat was born on August 2, 1950 in Dubuque, IA; the son of John and Margaret (Horan) Hosier. He graduated from Wahlert High School in Dubuque, IA. He retired from the United States Postal Service.

Pat enjoyed hunting and collecting guns. He loved spending time with his grandkids, going to movies, and watching the Hawkeyes and Green Bay Packers. He was proud to introduce each of his kids to cave inn’s at The Mining Company.

Pat is survived by 4 children: Danielle (Chris) Kerper, Jessica Hosier, Maggie (Tyler) Bly, and Chris (Megan) Hosier; grandchildren: Elisabeth and Alexander Kerper, and Morgan Kass; mother: Margaret Hosier; significant other, Linda Gatzke; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his father, John Hosier; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

The family will be having a private service at a later date. Divine Passage Funeral Home in Ripon, WI is proudly serving the Hosier family. Divinepassagefunerals.com

A special thank you extended to favorite Aunt Diane and all the nurses and doctors at Ripon Community Hospital for their care. Memorials for the family may be sent to Danielle Kerper, 2005 Timber Ridge Drive SE, Dyersville, IA, 52040.

Pat always said, “you’ll read about me in the newspaper. Here it is!”