Patrick J. Richmond, age 68, passed away September 18, 2017. He was a member of Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church. He was a HAM radio operator for over 50 years (W4PV). He retired from Northwest Middle School after 35 years of teaching. He was a loving husband and friend. Preceded in death by parents Frank C. and Genevieve C. Richmond and brother John Michael Richmond. Survived by wife of 29 years Diane Hankins Richmond; 5 nieces and nephews; special friends Bill and Sarah Greene and Wayne Wolfenbarger, as well as, friends whom he met through HAM radio. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday September 23, 2017 at 10:00a.m. at Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church, Father Chris Michaelson officiating. Family will receive friends after the service. A private burial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to the Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church Building Fund in Patrick’s memory.