Frank C. "Bucky" Patek

Frank C. “Bucky” Patek age 78 of Export died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born August 8, 1936 in Penn Township a son of the late Frank and Estella (Lacina) Patek. In addition to his parents Bucky was preceded in death by an infant daughter, a brother Michael Patek and a sister Karen Patek. Bucky was a General Contractor in the area for 45 years. He was a United States Army veteran who enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and spending time with his family. Bucky enjoyed volunteering at Friends Thrift Shop in Export where he was a member of the Board of Directors. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved him. Surviving is his beloved wife Rose (Sinan) Patek ; loving son Frank Patek of Greenville, SC; 4 sisters Charlotte Faye Burger of Columbus, GA, Patricia Schutter of Jeannette, Joanne Grove of Claridge and Beverlie Hunter and her husband Al of Aiken, SC. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., 5701 Lincoln Ave., Export (724) 327-1400 Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. where services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with The Reverend Joseph W. Hedden, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Penn Township with military honors accorded by the Greensburg V.F.W. Post #33 Honor Guard. For directions or to send online condolences please visit www.wolfe-vongeis.com

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