Obituary of Patrick H. Carey

Carey, Patrick H., Jr. Patrick passed away peacefully on February 2, 2015. Always the patriarch, he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on September 16, 1923 in Hutchinson, MN to Patrick Howard Carey and Loretta Catherine (Cogley). Patrick was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Leone Helen (Schuck), and his brothers Bill and Tom Carey. Patrick worked at the 3M Company for 45 years as a chemical engineer, advancing to become a corporate scientist and Carleton Fellow. With an inventive and creative mind, his work led to improvements in the Scotchlite business, the creation of the occupational health and safety business, and new products in the Thinsulate business. Patrick will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Mary Pallesen, his children: Coleen Pantalone (David), Jean Carey (Bruce), Patricia Arbach (Donald), Margaret Carey, Barbara Spotts (Kim), Catherine Clemmer (Monty), Patrick Carey III (Kristine), and Polly Friendshuh (Christopher), his 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and friends and colleagues. His guidance, wit and wisdom will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10 at the Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave. S, Edina at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to charity of donor's choice.