Gerald "Pat" Patrick Mulholland

GERALD PATRICK “PAT” MULHOLLAND, 62, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:05 am, Friday, February 8, 2019 at his residence.

He was born to the late John E. and June M. (nee Butler) Mulholland, Jr. on December 18, 1956.

Pat graduated from St. Mary’s School in 1971 and Chester High School in 1975. In both grade school and high school, Pat played many sports; a highlight of his high school career was playing on the 1975 Regional Championship Basketball Team. Pat attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois and worked for an engineering firm there after college. In 1979, he returned home to work with his father at John E. Mulholland, P.E. Consulting Engineer and Land Surveyor. In 1997, Pat received his Professional Land Surveyor’s License. In 2008 and upon his dad’s retirement, Pat became the sole owner of the business G. Patrick Mulholland, PLS Illinois Professional Land Surveyor. He retired in 2016.

Pat spent over 30 years volunteering his time to the Popeye Road Race and was the Director of the 10K and 5K for several years. He also volunteered his help for Chester High School track teams, Chester Running Club, and the Bike Path Grant. He was an avid sports enthusiast and a loyal Cardinals fan. Pat loved his family and cherished family holidays.

Pat was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois. For many years, Pat was also a member of the Knights of Columbus #3790 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.

Survivors:

2 Brothers: Robert Michael “Mike” (Cheryl) Mulholland               French Village, MO

John Terrance “Terry” Mulholland                            Hope, AR

2 Sisters: Judith “Judy” (Dan) Mulholland Griffin                        Columbia, IL

Barbara Ann “Barb” (Brady) Mulholland-Younge           Festus, MO

Many Nieces, Nephews and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents and 2 Nephews

Memorial Service : 11:00 am, Saturday, February 16, 2019

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Very Reverend Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F.

Inurnment : St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation: Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials : Chester Running Club

To the Family for a Scholarship Fund in Memory of Pat for Student Athletes