Patrick B. Irish Sr. 61 of North Platte passed away July 8, 2015 at Bryan East in Lincoln. Patrick was born May 22, 1954 in North Platte to Bennette and Vernadell Glenn Irish. He graduated from Cozad High School in 1972, married DeEtta Swisher on September 6, 1973 in Julesburg, Co. To this union two children were born, Heidi and Patrick. Patrick worked as an over the road truck driver for many years, living in Cozad. He later worked at Evan’s Bakery in Cozad as a foreman in the cooler. He moved to North Platte where he worked for Coco Cola distributing. He also worked for Railcrew Express until his health forced his retirement. Patrick married Estela Ochoa March 22, 2007 in Crystal City, Texas. Patrick was very proud of the fact that he had been sober since October 8, 2000. He was very active with his AA group and his family. Patrick enjoyed traveling, spending time at the casinos with Estela, and fishing, especially with his grandkids. Survivors include his wife Estela of North Platte; children, Heidi (Aaron) Irish-Tunheim of Alliance, Patrick (Jestine) Irish Jr. of North Platte, Jeromiah (Jennifer) Ochoa of Chesapeake Bay VA, Antonio Clemmons, Nick (Coryna) Clemmons all of North Platte, and Cassandra (Scott) Gray of Mullen; grandchildren, Isabella Irish, Tyler Irish, Bailey Irish, Veronica Irish, Georgia Williams, Jacob Brown, Kiziee Clemmons, Kyron Clemmons, Phoenix Van Cura, Bailey Brown, Ryland Clemmons, Jocelyn Clemmons, Pandora Gray and Hunter Gray; great-grandchild Joshua J. Williams; siblings, Mel (Susie) Irish of North Platte, Rhonda Stephens of Cozad, Ed Irish of North Platte, Steve (Dee) Irish of Norfolk, Judy Vanderpool of TN, Cindy Irish of Cozad, Bob Irish of Cozad, Ben (DeAnna) Irish of Greeley, CO, and Trudy Delgato of Sterling, CO; step-brother Rick Irish of Pangua UT; numerous other family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Melvin Bennette Irish. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the North Platte City Cemetery. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.