Patrick J. "Pat" Kallsen

Patrick J. Kallsen, 49, of rural Sioux City, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 15, 2018. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Sioux City. Visitation will be Monday, March 19, 2018 from 4 to 8 P.M. with family present from 5 to 8 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 7 P.M., to be held at St. Michael’s Church. Burial will be at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Patrick was born the son of Robert F. and Margaret A. (Morley) Kallsen on January 12, 1969 in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD. Pat married Amy Gosch on October 9, 1993 in Sioux City.

Pat dedicated his life to helping those with mental illness. He truly enjoyed his work as a case manager and therapist. He lived a life of service, dedicating his time to volunteering at many different community agencies, benefitting people of all ages and backgrounds. He also enjoyed camping, tinkering, and visiting. Pat had a great sense of humor, and he was able to see humor in just about everything – including himself. Perhaps most of all, he loved to spend time with his family, visiting and celebrating life to the fullest.

Pat was a long-time member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Sioux City, and was a founding member of the St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Jaycees.

Pat is survived by his wife, Amy Kallsen of Sioux City; children, Aaron (Becky) Kallsen, Tyler, Ambere, and Alexys Kallsen; granddaughter Nuella Kallsen; siblings Mary (Drew) Kouris, Nancy (Larry) Bower, Bill (Cindy) Kallsen, Jim (Kris) Kallsen, Susan (Don) Kalin, and Rich (Mary) Kallsen; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and too many other wonderful family members and friends to list.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his infant daughter Ashlee, and his infant granddaughter Maisy.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.