Sep 08, 2016
Somerset, Wisconsin
Patrick Richard Raleigh, age 69, of Somerset, Wisconsin passed away suddenly after a brief illness on September 8, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was born on February 24, 1947 to John “Jack” and Alice (Jacobson) Raleigh. Patrick graduated from Hill High School, class of 1965. He proudly served in the US Navy from October 10th 1967 to December 25th 1968. He then came home and helped with the family restaurant for a time. Patrick became interested in marketing and management. He earned certifications for Marketing Consultant, and Personal Consultant. He did consulting for many restaurants to help them build better profits. He also developed his own company called Hire /Jam which helped motivate employee performance. Throughout his life he was interested in food presentation which helped improve sales, as well as, motivating employee’s performance. He was an avid reader and was always searching for new ideas.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Robert Raleigh, Mary Pat Schuna, Michael Raleigh, and William Raleigh; brothers in law, Phil Fabiano, and Keith Schuna. Patrick is survived by his siblings, Jeanne Fabiano, John Raleigh, and Janelle (Bob) Sutherland; several nephews; sisters in law, Celeste and Karen Raleigh. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday September 20, 2016 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Somerset, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to Mass at the church.
