Patrick Paul Ferring

Patrick Paul Ferring, 72, died peacefully at his home on July 7, 2023. Services will be held Friday, August 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA.

Patrick was born August 22, 1950 in Lansing, Iowa to Catherine (Egan) and Paul Ferring. He grew up on the family farm and started his education by attending a one-room school house located steps from the family home. Following high school, Patrick moved to Des Moines, trained as an electrician, and drove a UPS truck. In 1972 Patrick started his career in electrical sales. He began working for Bray Electric Sales in 1990, later purchasing the business.

Patrick was passionate about trees and working outdoors, especially caring for the over 200 trees he planted on the family acreage. Patrick enjoyed traveling with his wife, Mary, throughout Europe and the US, with Ireland as a particular favorite. He regularly donated his time, coaching several little league teams, leading mission trips, and teaching Sunday school and youth groups.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandpa who dearly loved spending time with his family and counted them as his greatest blessing.

Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of 33 years; his sons, Matt (Kari) Ferring, David (Laura)Ferring, Troy (Laura) Ferring, Matthew Rhoades, and Daniel (Amber) Rhoades; 10 grandchildren; and his siblings, Donald (Margie) Ferring, Marian (Dennis) Gavin, Roseanne (Ken) Marks, Michael (Vickie) Ferring and Linda Munson. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to Save A Tree Foundation Save A Tree Foundation Link or Van Meter United Methodist Church Van Meter UMC Link. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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