Patrick Allen Adams

Patrick A. Adams, 68, of Kinde passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at home with his family by his side after a 25 year battle with diabetes.

Patrick was born January 11, 1953 in Bay City to the late James W. and Ruth A. (Ludwig) Adams. He grew up on the south side of Bay City and was a 1971 graduate of Bay City Central High School. On June 17, 1972 he met the love of his life and soulmate, Edna Mae Karle. The two were married December 9, 1972 in Elkton. Patrick hired into Tower Automotive (formerly Active Industries) on August 30, 1972. He retired on July 1, 2019, two months shy of 47 years, due to health problems. He was a member of Hayes United Methodist Church in Pigeon. Patrick enjoyed reading, rooting for the Tigers and Lions, playing poker and board games, watching movies and coin collecting.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Edna; sons Paul P. (Kelly) Adams of Bad Axe and David A. (Stephanie Arndt) of Memphis; Stephanie’s daughter Amber Jewitt of Port Huron; sister Debra (Jerry) Ponton of Kansas; sisters-in-law Alice Adams of Texas, Marie Rachuba of Bay City, Rose (Harry) Kelly of Fenton and Norma (Ted) Jaskowski of Presque Isle; brothers-in-law Peter (Ella) Karle of Owendale and Don (Kathy) Karle of Caseville; nieces and nephews Matthew, April, Michelle, Tim, Michelle, Renee, Holly, Tom, Christina, Jennifer, TJ, Jeff, Patty, Vicky and Wendy; and his lap dog Samuel Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Peter and Mary Karle, Sr, brother Mike Adams, niece Kim Fluker, and brother-in-law Barry Rachuba.

Funeral Services will be 11:00am Tuesday, June 29th at Hayes United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Wojewski officiating. Burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-8 Monday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon. The family would like to thank DaVita Dialysis and Heartland Hospice for their professional and compassionate care during his illness.

Memorials may be made to the Hayes United Methodist Church.