Patrick Joseph Hollern's Obituary
Obituary
Mr. Patrick J. Hollern, 64, of Tuscarora, MD passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 1, 2015 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Linda S. Hollern for 42 years. Born April 18, 1950 in Cresson, PA, he was the son of the late Martin Francis and Catherine Martina Hart Hollern. Mr. Hollern proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1969-73. In 2004 he retired from the Montgomery County Department of Fire and Rescue Services after 28 years of service. Pat was a member of the Retreads Motorcycle Group and The Washington, Virginia & Maryland Garden Railway Society. He enjoyed building models and landscaping his garden railroad and caring for flowers in his greenhouse as well as building special projects for his family, especially his three grandchildren. Pat delighted in planning and taking trips on his Harley and riding regularly with his pal Rowdy. He loved the outdoors and farming with his buddy at Rocky Point Farm and Creamery. He especially loved taking care of the ""Baby Cows"" everyday. Pat was a loving and proud big brother to Linda, Sue, and Whitey. He loved being a father and was elated when his ""little Squirt"" Terra was born and his most recent joys came from being Grandfather and making special memories with Kody, Jack, and Gillian. Pat and his wife Linda had 42 years together full of life's adventures and love. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter Terra Lynn Capps and husband Harrold D. Capps III of Jefferson; grandchildren Kody Ray, Jack Patrick, and Gillian Mae Capps also of Jefferson; sister Linda M. Shaffer of Frostburg and her children Krista Wilson and husband Jeff, Amy Shaffer and fiancAC., Caleb Warrington, and Tom Shaffer; sister Susan Crump and husband Chris of Mt. Savage and their sons Daniel and Matthew Crump; sister in law Anna Hollern of Elkridge, MD and sons Sean, and Kegan; nephew Connor Hollern of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and great nephew and nieces Sam and Abby Rose and Kailee Wilson. He is preceded in death by his brother Francis ""Whitey"" W. Hollern in 2010. The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike on Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 2-4PM and 6-8PM and Monday, February 9 from 12-1PM where a funeral service will begin at 1PM. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. A reception will be held following interment at Independent Hose Company, 310 Baughmans Lane Frederick, MD 21702. If you wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers a donation account on Go Fund Me has been established for Pat's three grandchildren's Education. You may view the page by using this link: VisitationStauffer Funeral Home1621 Opossumtown Pk.Frederick, MD 21703 Sunday, February 8, 2015 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ServiceStauffer Funeral Home1621 Opossumtown Pk.Frederick, MD 21703 Monday, February 9, 2015 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CemeteryResthaven Memorial Gardens9501 Catoctin Mtn. Hwy.Frederick, MD 21701 Monday, February 9, 2015 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.
What’s your fondest memory of Patrick?
What’s a lesson you learned from Patrick?
Share a story where Patrick's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Patrick you’ll never forget.
How did Patrick make you smile?