Patrick White

March 17, 1951 - December 5, 2019

Patrick D. White, age 68 of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 17th, 1951 in Harbor Beach to the late Dennis and Dorothy (Ramsey) White. He married Karen Arntz, on October 21st, 1972 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Together they raised 4 children. Pat is survived by his wife of 47 years, Karen, and their children; Eric White and special friend Brenda, of Roseville, MI. Corey and Shiela White, of Clyde Township, MI. Wendy and Aaron Wruble, of Harbor Beach, and Stacey and Troy Bucholtz of Greenwood, MI. His beloved grandchildren that brought him so much joy; Sadie, Ella, Braylon, Lydia, Bryson, Adelyn, and Claira. His brother Gary White, of Harbor Beach, sisters Jackie (Jim) Jonseck of Greenwood, MI, Bev (Rick) Bohlman of South Elgin, IL, Kathy (Joe) McQueen of Pickens, SC. His mother-in-law Patricia Arntz of Harbor Beach. His in-laws Rick (Joan) Arntz of Harbor Beach, Kim Arntz (Dorothy Cole) of Bad Axe, Debra Arntz (Phil Taylor) of Bad Axe, Dennis Arntz (Deb Kutzera) of Harbor Beach, Chris and Laura Arntz of Harbor Beach, many nieces, and nephews, and his cat Max. He is preceded in death by his parents Dennis and Dorothy White, sister Jeanne Elsasser, father-in-law Kenneth Arntz, and three nephews Jamie Arntz, Jason Arntz, and Jeffrey Jonseck. Pat enjoyed his classic cars and was known to be the family mechanic. He enjoyed Nascar, golfing, camping, working puzzles, shooting pool, his home and friends in Florida, fishing with his buddy Rick, traveling to new places, and spending time teasing and cracking jokes with his grandchildren. Pat was an Operating Engineer with Local 324 for over 30 years. Even after retirement, he was called back to finish small jobs. He taught and trained younger generations. He loved running heavy machinery and took great pride in his craft. Pat will be deeply missed by his loved ones, but he is now pain-free. Memorials may be given in his honor to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11 am, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Friends may gather at the Ramsey Funeral Home on Friday, from 3-8pm, and Saturday at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com