Patrick was born to George Eldon and Sandra Anita (Ritch) Klaus on March 28, 1962 at the Minot North Dakota Air Force base. Patrick was a son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He loved fishing, playing the drums, working on the farm, tending to the animals, and helping his mom with her real estate business, cleaning out and rehabbing properties. Patrick was a great help to his mom these past few years. Patrick graduated from high school then signed up for the Air Force, following in his dads' footsteps. Patrick was stationed overseas in both Spain and Turkey. He was very proud of his service to his country.
Patrick was preceded in death by his father, George Klaus; sister, Kristian Klaus; his maternal and paternal grandparents; his uncle, Dwaine Ritch; a grandson; and his stepfather, Tim Phifer. He is survived by his mom, Sandra Phifer; his brother, Brian Klaus; three children: Stephanie, Kelsey, and Joshua; one grandson; one granddaughter; his nieces, Courtney and Lexie; nephew, Jeff; his uncle, Wesley Anderson; and many extended family and friends. He will be missed by all.
