Daniel R. "Don" PatesOctober 30, 1926 - January 23, 2012 Architect - AIA and Seabee
Of West St. Paul. An ageless amazing man of perseverance, integrity, kindness, faith and family. Born in St. Paul, MN. At age 16 attended St. Paul Vo-Tech drafting school, on completion enlisted & served in WW II as a Seabee in Philipines/Pacific Theatre. University of Minnesota School of Architecture graduate. Many architectural firsts. IES award-winning MN State Capitol interior and exterior lighting; MN Supreme Court renovation; planning & design for Anoka-Hennepin ISD; Minneapolis Grain Exchange historic renovation; MN Energy Code; MN Handicapped Code. Expertise requested for lighting design for White House & DC national monuments. Emeritus of Ellerbe Association, Exec. VP Thorsen & Thorshov Association, Director MN Building Code Division, infrared thermography Planner/Consultant. Gargoyle Club member. Preceded in death by lifelong spouse, Mary Lou Sweeney; and brother, Walter. Survived by cherished children, Diane (Rueben), Greg and Jean (Steve); grandchildren, Kirsten (Brent), Scott (Ashlie), Jennifer and John; great-grandchildren, Thomas, Lucy and Evelyn; sister, Dorothy Moore; nieces, nephews, & valued good friends. Talented singer, clarinetist, photographer (his Argus C3). Enjoyed travel with family, fishing, thunderstorms, ping pong, crosswords, debating politics, prayer of St. Francis. Gracious, considerate of all. Funeral InformationMass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH, 1154 Seminole Avenue @ Butler in West St. Paul. Visitation 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Private interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights. Donations InformationIn lieu of flowers donations to AT Children’s Project. Donations Link:DirectionsService: Map to St. Joseph's Church Cemetery: Resurrection Cemetery  View Memorial and Sign Guestbook |
