Patrick "Pat" Hegemann, age 67, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at his home in Columbus.

Family services will be held at a later date.

Pat was born February 4, 1955 to Edward and Bonnie (Beller) Hegemann in Norfolk, Nebraska. He said he started farming at age 3 when he was able to reach the pedals. Pat graduated from Lindsay Holy Family in 1973, eventually moving to Humphrey and working for the State Road Department.

Pat married Amy Albracht on August 12, 1978 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. He was a top-notch pressman working at Columbus Telegram, Ultra Graphics, A & M Printing, and Columbus Graphics.

Pat had a tenacious spirit and was determined to not let his muscular dystrophy rule his life. He enjoyed road trips coast to coast, watching "pro" football, especially "The Pats", fixing anything people would bring him, and keeping the yard and flower garden perfect. He enjoyed playing pool at "The Lark" and his best days were spent out at "the rail" with his buddies at the horse races. He enjoyed giving his nephews and nieces a hard time and loved the little neighbor girls "Poopsie" and "Radar." He was a big fan of nicknames!

Pat is survived by:
Wife: Amy Hegemann of Columbus, NE
Mother: Bonnie Hegemann of Norfolk, NE
Brother: Ken (Rebecca) Hegemann of Escondido, CA
Sister: Joan (Rol) Pfeifer of Morgan Hill, CA
Sister: Karen Thomas of Norfolk, NE
Sister: Judy (Mike) Noecker of Norfolk, NE
Sister-in-law: Rita Hegemann of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: John Albracht of San Antonio, TX
Brother-in-law: Jerry Albracht of Humphrey, NE
Sister-in-law: Connie (Randy) Cookus of Overland Park, KS
Brother-in-law: Dan (Phyllis) Albracht of Berthoud, CO
Brother-in-law: Steve (Sandy) Albracht of Humphrey, NE
Brother-in-law: Ron Albracht of Fort Collins, CO
Brother-in-law: Dale (Jill) Albracht of Arlington, NE
Many nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews

Pat was preceded in death by:
Father: Edward Hegemann
Brother: Jim Hegemann
Father & Mother-in-law: Bud & Germaine Albracht