Patrick 'Pat' Flynn passed away on December 22, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Superior, Wisconsin on August 10, 1955. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1973 and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from UWS.  He was a teacher, administrator and coach in the Superior School District until his retirement in 2011. He was inducted into the Superior Senior High Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007 as part of the 1974 State Championship Boys Basketball team.  He spent many years coaching both youth basketball and baseball.

If you had Mr. Flynn as a teacher or principal, you may remember many of his inspirational quotes, such as:

"Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours."

"The only place you will find success before work is in the dictionary."

"The world owes you a living, but you have to work to collect it."

In retirement Pat and Lori became snowbirds in Orange Beach, Alabama.  Pat also enjoyed announcing sporting events on the IFan Sports Network, acting as a volunteer coach for the UWS women's basketball team, RVing, golfing, and riding his recumbent bicycle.

Pat was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer in March of 2020.  With prayers and support from family and friends, he survived longer than expected. His unwavering faith in Jesus Christ gave him extra days with his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.

His parents, Joseph and Margaret Flynn, preceded him in death.

Pat is survived by his bride of 41 years, Lori; his sons, Chip (Samatha) Flynn, Plymouth MN, Matt (Laura) Flynn, Lauderdale MN, and daughter Kayti (Bill) Emerson, Woodbury MN. His 5 siblings, Michael Flynn, Superior, Mary (Pete) Granstrom, Superior, Peggy (Len) Campbell, Superior, Barb (Pete) Fischer, Albany MN and Kelly (Howard) Flynn-Soypher, Frederick, Maryland.  His mother-in-law, Gretchen Horyza, his five grandchildren, Charlie, Jaxson, June, Josie, and Marcie, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his family, Pat felt blessed to share his life with his Sunday Packer Pals John, Mark and Bob; his UWS basketball family especially Coaches Zach, Hal and Don; his IFan partners Don and Dave, his beach buddies Carol & Dale and Joanne & Gary and special friends Tom, Chuck, Nicky, Sami and Gary.

A private family service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church on Thursday, December 31 at 10:00 am.  The service will be broadcast on the IFan Sports network at ifan.tv .

The family invites those who knew and loved Pat to Join them for a celebration of his life on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Billings Park Civic Center where a barbecue and time of remembrance will be held from 4-7 p.m.

Should you desire, memorials may be made to the UWS Women's Basketball Team or the Scholarship Fund of Superior High School.