Patrick Leo Hodgins, 84, of Dakota City, NE passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 surrounded by family.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church of South Sioux City, NE. Burial will be in Dakota City Cemetery following services. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm with a time of sharing at 7:00 pm on Sunday, January 19, at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Pat was born December 30, 1935 to Dan and Irene (Smith) Hodgins. He graduated from Heelan High School and married Shirley Beith on December 20 ^th 1954.  Pat enlisted into the United States Army in October of 1954 and was honorably discharged in November of 1959.

Pat enjoyed spending time in his yard in the summer, vacationing in his 5 ^th wheel camper, or cruising. Most importantly, he loved having his family all together. Pat was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and was able to make lifelong friends wherever he went.

Those left behind to cherish his memory: his daughter, Pam Hodgins; son, Larry Hodgins; grandchildren, Tim (Patty) Hodgins, Patty Jorgensen, Craig (Morgan) Hodgins, Cody Hodgins; step grandchildren, Mike (Sandi) Headid, Richard (Jessica) Headid, and Lori (Bob) Pierce; great grandchildren, Silas Hodgins, Brooklyn Schatz, and Payton Michelle Hodgins; brothers, Doug (Randi), Emmett (Robyn), Steve (Mary), and Ron Hodgins; and sister, Rose McNaughton.

Pat was preceded in death by parents; his wife, Shirley; granddaughter, Michelle Headid; brothers, Robert, Jerry, Thomas, James, Paul and Bill Hodgins; and sisters, Betty Newburn, Donna Young, and Margaret Hodgins.