Patrick James Relyea, 75, of Defiance, passed away on Friday July 26, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on January 24, 1949 to the late Glen and Norma (Burkhart) Relyea in Defiance, Ohio. Patrick graduated from Defiance High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Defiance, Defiance Eagles #372, and Defiance VFW #3360. Patrick was a loyal Detroit Tigers and Michigan Wolverines fan. He golfed almost every day and also enjoyed bowling. Patrick is survived by his sisters, Ann Bachellor and Cecilia Relyea, and his Significant Other Jo Ann Diemer, all of Defiance.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Timothy and Michael Relyea, and his sisters, Virginia Relyea, Norma Jean Appel, Jane Philpot, Theresa Relyea, and Dolores Cereghin. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the St. Joseph Annex at St. Mary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am at the church, with Fr. Jason D'Souza officiating. Patrick will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, with graveside military rites conducted by VFW #3360.

Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, or American Cancer Society.

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org/

American Diabetes Association
4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105

American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas TX 75231
Tel: 1-800-242-8721
Web: http://www.heart.org/

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