Patrick Joseph Trudell

Patrick Joseph Trudell Bay City, Michigan Patrick Joseph Trudell passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Covenant Harrison at the age of 76 years. The son of the late Cloves and Helen (Lardy) Trudell was born March 17, 1938 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Pat retired from Malleable Iron-Central Foundry in Saginaw after 34 years of service. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be missed by all. Pat enjoyed golfing, bowling, reading and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Patrick is survived by his wife of 58 years Madonna (Lemuel) Trudell, one son and daughter-in-law; Rick and Joni Trudell, two daughters and one son-in-law; Patty and Steve Panko and Marie Trudell, five grandsons; Chris, Ryan and Jason Trudell and Michael and Chad Panko, nine great grandchildren; Jadon, Jaxon and Olivia Trudell, Hope, Mason, Michael and Hailey, Adylin and Davney Panko and the family is expecting the 10th great grandbaby. He is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law; Bill and Lorraine Trudell, and two sisters and one brother-in-law; Bib Trudell and Betty and Steve Varosi. In addition to his parents, Patrick was also preceded in death by a sister; Cora (Roy) Ertel. A Memorial Service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Patrick's sister, Bib Trudell. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wishes of the Family. www.gephartfuneralhome.com