Patrick “Pat” Fawns

Patrick “Pat” William Fawns age 62, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Memorial Health Care.

Pat was born on May 22,1961 in Springfield, IL the son of George and Anna May (Oschwald) Fawns.

Pat married Alicia Edwards on November 7,1981 in Sherman, IL

Mourning his passing are, his wife Alicia; children, Kyle (Judy) Fawns, and Christian (Adam) Cook; three grandsons; one granddaughter; mother, Anna May Fawns; his siblings Michael (Marybeth) Fawns, Denise “Mickey” (Tom)Yokley, Jody (husband, Kurt) Freedlund, Susan (husband, Scott) Butterfield; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Walter.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Pat was a graduate of Williamsville High School.

He worked as a mechanic his whole career. He worked for George’s Amoco and owned and operated Pat’s Garage in Sherman. He loved to remind people that he was a Professional Automotive Technician (P.A.T.)

Pat was a retired member of the Sherman Athletic Club.

He loved bass fishing, enjoyed cooking, building model rockets and RC cars and was an avid Cubs fan. He had fun being a freelance clown and magician. Pat also was a pinball wizard who always had the top score.  Some of his fondest times were spent camping and fishing on Otter Lake. He could build the best campfires.

Visitation will be held Monday July 3, 2023 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 12:00 pm.  Burial will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville. Pastor Shane Sims will be officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to Animal Protective League.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.