Patrick Michael Idler

   Patrick Michael “Pat” Idler, 77, of Weeping Water, Nebraska, died Monday, April 18th, suddenly, at Community Memorial Hospital, Syracuse.

   Patrick was born in Oak Park, Illinois on August 30, 1938,to Kathryn  (Bassi) and John  Idler.

A graduate of Seton Hall Prep. and Seton Hall University, he also attended University of Virginia, and served in U.S. Army. He taught English at Woodward  school for Boys, in Washington D.C. and was President of Nebraska Solar Energy Society. He attended  St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Pat lived many places while teaching and working as an architect  first moving to New Jersey in the 1950’s then Alexandria and Woodbridge Va. in the 1960’s moving the first time to Nebraska in 1975, Elk Grove California in 1987 until returning to Nebraska in 2006. Pat retired from HDR in 2005. He was well loved, highly respected, loved to tell stories, gardening, enjoyed Tent camping, hiking and travel.

   Patrick is  survived by his wife of 50 years  Adelay  (Bopp) Idler married on December 30, 1965. Three daughters, Tamara K. LaFond, Sarina L. McNeel, and Erika P. Benavides and Seven Grandchildren. Five sisters, Joann Pol, Nancy  Idler, Colleen LaMar, Paula Smith, Sally Maalouf. Three brothers, Guy, Barry  and Martin Idler, nieces, nephews and friends.

   He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Sister Judy Carney, Two Brothers Vincent and Terrance Idler

 Inurnment at a later date in Union New Jersey. Memorial to Adopt-a-Native elder program P.O. Box 3401 Park City Utah or www.anelder.org or Donor’s Choice. Hammons Family Funeral Services 207 West H Street Weeping Water NE