John "Pat" Patrick Mckenna

Pat McKenna, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016 with wife, Bernie, daughter, Peggy and son, Nonie at his side. Pat was born in West Branch to Jesse and Caddie (Carroll) McKenna on December 12, 1927 in West Branch, MI. He served his country during WWII in the Merchant Marines. After he got out of the service, he lived most of his life in West Branch where he was a member of the original organizing committee of our current Little League Program. He was also long standing member of Moose Lodge #2051 where he served as a past governor. Pat was employed by Consumer Power Co. and The State Highway Department. Then he began working for Saginaw Asphalt in 1951. Later, he went to work for Central Paving in West Branch. After working for Central Paving for 30 years, he retired and he and Bernie retired to Florida where they lived for approximately 20 years. Pat loved hunting and golfing in Michigan and later enjoyed golfing in Florida and fishing off the dock at Cedar Key, Florida.

Pat is survived by his loving wife Bernie McKenna, daughter Peggy (Fred) Hegeman of Lake Ogemaw and son Nonie (Margie) McKenna of West Branch. Grandchildren: Michelle Hegeman Wade, Kirsten Hegeman Coll, Tonia Hegeman Schemer, Sarah Hegeman Sadler, Chris McKenna and Jesse McKenna. Great Grandchildren: Jennifer Casto, Emily Wade, Chloe Schemer, Abby Schemer, Lexie Schemer, Morgan Coll, Charlie Sadler, Jake Sadler, Loic McKenna, Claira Elly, Aiden McKenna and Chad Schumacker.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled for a later time