Patrick J. Haugh

Patrick J. Haugh age 82, of Quincy, IL passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Bickford in Quincy. Patrick was born in Davenport, Iowa, a son of Francis and Alma (Wickersham) Haugh.

He was a 1960 graduate of Quincy’s Christian Brothers High School. He then attended Northeast Missouri Teacher’s College for 2 years and was a graduate of the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science in Milwaukee. Patrick served his funeral directing and embalming apprenticeship in Decatur, IL. While in Decatur, mutual friends set Patrick up on a blind date with his now wife of nearly 60 years, Linda R. Brabender. On May 22, 1965, the couple were married at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Decatur.

The newlyweds returned to the Quincy area as Pat joined his parents, Francis and Alma, at Haugh & Son Funeral Home, formerly at 805 Spring Street. In 1965, they also purchased the former Frey Funeral Home in Liberty, IL where Pat and Linda made their home and soon began their family.

In 1983, Patrick and his brother Richard bought Duker Funeral Home at 823 Broadway Quincy, and the company was re-named, Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Throughout his career, Patrick was committed to his role as funeral director, always mindful of providing the best quality service to families, with dignity, honor, respect, and kindness. He retired in 2008.

He was a member of the Church of St. Peter.

Pat was active in several local civic organizations, including Quincy Exchange Club, the Elks Club, the Knights of Columbus, and he was a life member of the Quincy Boat Club. He was persistent in his goal to enhance professionalism among directors, as evidenced by his initiative to reform the Tri-State Funeral Directors Association, and his service with the Illinois Funeral Directors Association of which he was a board member and past president.

Pat also made sure he had time for fun and relaxation in his life. He was passionate about classic cars and boats, possessing an innate attention to detail in restoration, and appreciation for history. He was known to enjoy an “ice-cold beer”, a sunset boat ride on the Mississippi, time at Lake of the Ozarks, and a sandy beach in Siesta Key, FL. He will be remembered for all these things, and for his sense of humor.

In addition to his wife Linda, survivors include his three sons, Marty (Deb), Ted (Erin); Matt; one daughter, Ann (Patti).

Grandchildren, Kayla Jensen (Morgan), Andrea Koenig (Ron), Grayson and Caroline Haugh. Great-grandson, Theo Koenig; a brother Rick (Judy); nieces and nephews, Tim Haugh (Jenny), Kimberly Yates (Jim), Jared Haugh (Beth); Melinda Humphrey (Larry) and Andrew Brabender (Marcie). Great nieces and nephews also survive along with one cousin, Jerry Wickersham (Marcy).

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Michael Haugh in infancy, his in-laws, August and Ruth Brabender. A nephew Jason Brabender, and his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Dorothy Brabender.

We thank all the wonderful people at Bickford who have taken such good care of our dad and mom.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter, Quincy, IL officiated by Monsignor Leo Enlow. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. There is no visitation, but family and friends are invited to the funeral mass.

Memorials are suggested to the Church of St. Peter Building Fund, or to the Francis & Alma Haugh Family Endowed Scholarship at Quincy Notre Dame High School.

18 Comments

  1. Tom Scobee on February 4, 2025 at 9:42 am

    Our condolence to the family. He was always so nice and helpful to us.
    Tom and Janet Scobee

    • Paul K Geers on February 5, 2025 at 8:23 am

      Dear Haugh family,
      I want to express my deepest sympathy to you all.
      I first met Patrick and his father Francis when i was 10 yrs old as the server at St. Lawrence chapel at soldiers home. I served many funerals over my yrs there. Francis, would give me a ride many times to school in their black 66 coach. Both, gentlemen always, and with great humor. Always, if i were out and about he said hello to me, a great man, will be sadly missed.
      Thank you for sharing him with us, i hope he rides a Packard to heaven.
      Paul.

  2. debbie cannady on February 4, 2025 at 10:01 am

    im so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family. now he can have some of jacks and jolene catfish in the big blue yonder with all my respect debbie cannady {hiland}

  3. Chaplain Mark Wiewel on February 4, 2025 at 10:25 am

    Linda & Family:
    Very sorry for your loss.
    Eternal Rest Pat
    Chaplain Mark Wiewel
    Blessing Hospital

  4. Linda Kuhlman Hall on February 4, 2025 at 11:13 am

    What a great guy Pat was! He was a longtime friend of my husband (Fred Kuhlman) & and respected member of this community. May his family find solace in all their memories. ❤️

  5. Damhorst Rita on February 4, 2025 at 12:52 pm

    I’m so sorry about Pat’s passing. He was a very nice man. We had many funerals there. Rick & Judy, my sympathy to you guys.

  6. Sherri Rinker on February 4, 2025 at 1:40 pm

    Dear Haugh Family,

    I will forever hold Pa Haugh in my heart, with memories of warm welcomes to the Haugh home during our many stays there, fish fry along the river, and times spent at the lake. And, before our shopping outings, Pa always jokingly urging us to, “save some stuff for the rest of the people.”

    His memory will always make me smile.

    My heart goes out to all of you, with prayers for comfort, solace and peace.

    Much love,
    Sherri

  7. Robin and Kent mowen on February 4, 2025 at 3:13 pm

    Linda and family – all of you have our deepest sympathy and prayers ? Pat and Linda were so special with the many funerals thru the years we attended ! God Bless such a wonderful man!

    • Brenda Ohnemus on February 4, 2025 at 7:49 pm

      Linda and family so sorry for the loss of Pat. May he rest in peace and your family find peace and comfort . Pat and Rick and their wife’s was such wonderful people when we lost our son back in 1988. They passed it down to their children they are all loving folks.

  8. Jane Brink Luke on February 4, 2025 at 6:36 pm

    So sorry to hear about Pat. Remembering CYO and especially babysitting all of you

  9. Teresa Iwanyckyj Pickle on February 4, 2025 at 7:05 pm

    My deepest condolences to you, Linda and your family. I am so sorry for your loss; Pat was an amazing man and held a very special place in my heart! I pray God provides you the strength required in the days ahead and may your many wonderful memories provide you with comfort, Heaven certainly gained another awesome angel, rest in peace my friend!

  10. Audrey Edwards Kaiser on February 5, 2025 at 10:33 am

    To all the Haugh family, I want to send my most sincere condolences. Pat, Linda and all the Haugh family have been good neighbors and friends to my family for many years. We all share in your loss.

  11. Kay Kaltenbach Lobo on February 5, 2025 at 12:47 pm

    My sincere sympathies, Ann (& family). You’ve always taken such good care of us. Hope someone is taking care of you now.

  12. Rhonda (Obert) Koch on February 5, 2025 at 4:25 pm

    Dear Linda and family, I will always remember the kindness and compassion you and Pat showed to our family when he handled the funeral for my dad Don and my sister Mary Beth. Your kindness meant so much to the Obert family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless your family.

  13. Karen (Schneider) Steinkamp on February 5, 2025 at 7:09 pm

    Dear Ann & family,
    We’re so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Your family has always been the “comforters” in our community, and so we hope that you find comfort in all of your favorite memories of your dad.
    The Schneider family

  14. Frank and Brenda Siebers on February 6, 2025 at 7:20 am

    Ann,
    Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
    Brenda Siebers

  15. John Rupp on February 6, 2025 at 9:50 am

    From the Rupp family our deepest condolences nicest guy I ever knew

  16. Maureen Kahn on February 6, 2025 at 1:14 pm

    Dear Ann
    Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I keep you and your family in my prayers

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