Patrick M. Power

Patrick Michael Power, 63, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on July 7, 2025. Born May 27, 1962, in Blue Island, Illinois, Pat grew up in Park Forest and after moving around, spent the last thirty years of his life rooted in Frankfort, a community he cherished. A steady presence in every season of life - steadfast in service, quick to laugh, loyal beyond words - he carried a humility that created a lifetime of impact. Pat dedicated his life to the people he loved most and they will carry that love with them, always.

Loyalty 

Pat embodied loyalty most profoundly through 40 devoted years of marriage to his beloved wife, Nancy. Whether planning yet another memorable family vacation or quietly holding Nancy's hand through every moment life brought their way, he exemplified what it truly meant to be a faithful and loving husband. His steadfastness extended beyond family; Pat dedicated over 40 years of his life to United Rentals, staying true to the company from the moment he joined the workforce. Loyalty, for Pat, was never a question—it was the quiet certainty that he would always be there, personally and professionally, without condition.

Service

Pat quietly devoted himself to helping others through decades of service to charities like Habitat for Humanity, Feed My Starving Children, the Special Olympics, Big Shoulders Fund of Northwest Indiana, and a charity he founded with his wife Nancy called Friends of Children's Charity. His contributions were steady and unspoken; Pat never sought attention for his efforts, believing deeply that true generosity required no recognition. Whether lending a hand in organized events or leading roadside clean-ups with his friends at United Rentals, his acts of kindness reflected his conviction that care, when offered humbly, held the greatest meaning.

Humor 

Pat’s humor never left him—not even in his final days. It was how he connected with people. Quick with a line, sharp with timing, and always ready with a grin, he made you feel seen by making you laugh. For Pat, teasing was a kind of love language—he pulled pranks, delivered deadpan remarks, and found joy in getting a rise out of the people he cared about most. Friends, family, even his children’s friends—no one was off-limits if he liked you. His wit could ease tension, lighten a room, or simply remind you not to take life too seriously. Humor wasn’t just something he had—it was something he gave.

Leadership

Pat led without fanfare, yet everyone knew he could be counted on to take charge. At United Rentals, where he managed hundreds of employees, he was known for his calm, consistent leadership and shaped the company’s culture more than he ever let on. He remembered birthdays. He never missed a funeral or wake. He returned every call. He listened first and spoke with clarity and care. As colleague Greg Tallarico once said, “He was the leader everyone wanted in hard times.” At home, he brought the same steady hand—paying for six college tuitions, managing the finances, planning family vacations, and taking on the heavy tasks others couldn’t, from organizing funerals to guiding big decisions. He never waited to be asked, he simply took care of what needed doing. Whether at work or with family, Pat led not with ego, but with presence - he showed up, took responsibility, and made people feel safe.

Presence 

At Pat and Nancy’s wedding, the priest offered a simple reminder to the couple: “It’s the little things that matter most.” Pat spent a lifetime proving that true. Each morning before work, he brewed Nancy’s coffee, lit the fireplace, and tucked a blanket around her shoulders. These small gestures, repeated day after day, revealed the heart of a man who understood the importance of small loving gestures. Whether it was a quick check-in, a perfectly timed joke, or a steady hand in a moment of stress, Pat showed up when it mattered most.

Survivors & Service Information 

Pat is survived by his wife of forty years, Nancy; and his three children, Emily, Patrick, and Anna. He was the beloved son of Patrick and Dorothy Power, and the cherished brother of Nanci, Katie, Dotti, and Diane. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends who felt like family.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kurtz Memorial Chapel in Frankfort, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s honor to three organizations he cared deeply about: Feed My Starving Children, Habitat for Humanity, and the Big Shoulders Fund of Northwest Indiana.

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“We've been through some things together with trunks of memories still to come. We found things to do in stormy weather - long may you run” — Neil Young