Patrick "Pat" Van Dreel, 81, De Pere, passed away early Monday morning, June 24, 2024.

He was born September 18, 1942, in Green Bay to the late William and Veronica (Marinan) Van Dreel. On February 8, 1964, he was united in marriage to Kathryn "Kay" Vincent at St. Francis Xavier Church, De Pere, and they recently celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Pat retired from Green Bay Packaging, after many years of service to the company. He and Kay enjoyed spending time at their cottage (That he, family & friends built) in Crandon. An avid fisherman, Pat fished many of the lakes around his cottage. He enjoyed socializing with friends, and the "Get togethers" at Old No.7 on Tuesday afternoons.

He is survived by his wife Kay, their sons; Eric (Brenda Butler) Van Dreel, Darren (Mary "Misty" McPhee) Van Dreel, and his grandson Ryan Koepp. Pat is further survived by his nieces and nephews Lynda (Andy) Gerrits, and Terri (Brad) Norman and his sisters-in-law Mary Vincent and Jean (Paul) Vincent.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Vicki Lynn Van Dreel, brother Jim (Petee) Van Dreel and his brothers-in-law Ken Vincent and John Vincent.

Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere on Monday, July 1, 2024, from 4:00PM, until time of service at 7:00PM.