Patrick Michael Dougherty, 67

Hastings resident Patrick Michael Dougherty, 67, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his home.

Patrick was born December 2, 1955, in Yankton, SD to Richard and Elizabeth J. (Zmolek) “Betty Jeane” Dougherty. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1974, Wayne State College in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration degree, and the University of South Dakota in 1986 with a Masters of Business Administration degree. Patrick met Marie Ann Souchek in Long Pine, NE when he was drumming in a band from Ainsworth. They were married on June 9, 1979, in Deweese, NE.

Most of Patrick’s business career was in the carton manufacturing business in a variety of roles. He worked for Malnove Inc. in Omaha, NE, Box Board Pkg. in Norwalk, OH, and Great Plains Pkg. (now Paperworks) in Hastings. Patrick also worked in finance and a variety of other positions over the years. He retired in December 2021 to enjoy his hobbies and time with his wife.

Patrick was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings and Elks Club #1790 in Ainsworth. He enjoyed hunting turkey, pheasant, and deer, boating on the river, his dogs Shadow and Bud, spending time in the Sandhills with friends and family, golfing, watching baseball, and traveling. Patrick enjoyed conversations with family and friends with a beverage; he was honest to a fault, if you didn’t want the truth, you shouldn’t have asked.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Edwin and Marian Souchek; and brother, Dan Dougherty.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Dougherty of Hastings, NE; siblings and spouses, Cindy Dougherty of Seattle, WA, Denise Dougherty of Tucson, AZ, Mike (Deb) Dougherty of Pierre, SD, Jim (Amy) Dougherty of Johnstown, NE, Kathy Dougherty and Paul Hannaford of Tewksbury, MA and Tom (Am) Dougherty of Littleton, CO; aunts and uncles, Marcella and Mike Wisnewski and Harry and Mary Gay Feilmeier; brothersin- law and sisters-in-law, Richard and Deb Souchek, Roger and Mary Souchek, Ron and LaDona Souchek, Susie and Dave Goldenstein and Ben and Tracy Souchek; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial was held at the Assumption Cemetery in Deweese. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh. com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.