SOLDIER- Patrick Edward "Pat" Brucken, 67, of Soldier, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home with family by his side. He was born March 6, 1953 in Holton, KS, the son of Lawrence Bernard and Delores Mae (Osterhaus) Brucken.

Pat graduated from Onaga High School in 1972. He worked for Morton Buildings for over 30 years; retiring as a foreman. He enjoyed being outdoors as well as farming all of his life. Pat was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church.

He married Beverley Nott on September 6, 1974 in Holton, KS; they celebrated over 46 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Beverley of the home; mother, Delores Brucken of Sabetha, KS; 4 children, Trishelle A. Alexander (Jeremy) of Hoyt, KS, Matthew A. Brucken (Megan) of Sabetha, KS, Joe E. Brucken (Keri) of Circleville, KS and Chad P. Brucken (Kayla) of Topeka, KS; 2 sisters, Joleen Tannahill (Jack) of Soldier, KS and JoAnn Trinder (John) of Kansas City, KS; 3 brothers, Garry Brucken (Linda) of Circleville, KS, Allen Brucken of Alma, KS and Galen Brucken (Tena) of Soldier, KS; 16 grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Bryson, Kamdyn, Ethan, Zachary, Emma, Ashlyn, Levi, Danielle, Abigail, Bailey, Gavin, Braden, Bryler, Treagen, and Embrie; 1 great-granddaughter, Adaleigh, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Brucken and a brother, John Brucken.

Pat will lie in state Friday, December 4, 2020 to Sunday, December 6, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Private Family Rosary will be recited. Burial will be at a later date at Olive Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation. Due to the critical situation we all are in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our website. Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.