Dr. Patrick Hugh Kain, age 68, of Ames died at his home on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. Visitation will be 4:00 -- 8:00 pm Friday, Jan 8 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way. A Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Sat. Jan. 9 at Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames.
Patrick was born June 6, 1941 in Algona, Iowa. He was the son of George Patrick and Florence (Black) Kain. Patrick grew up on a farm in Plum Creek in Kossuth County. He attended country school through 5th grade and graduated from Algona High School in 1958 and later from Iowa State University. After graduation, he moved to Oregon and began work as a forest ranger. After two years, he returned to Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa with his MD and did his residence at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines. He was in Fort Hood, TX in the Army as a General Medical officer. At one point while in the Army, Patrick was sent to Nicaragua to help treat victims of a massive earthquake. On March 13, 1971, he married Janelle Marie Gearhart in Cedar Rapids, IA. The couple then moved to New Hampton, Iowa where he was involved in private family practice before moving to Ames in 1985 where Patrick worked as a physician at the Student Health Center at Iowa State University, part of that time as Chief of Staff, before retiring in 1995. He enjoyed camping, fishing, outdoors activity, woodworking, and reading. He especially loved reading to his grandchildren and passing that passion on to them.
He is survived by his wife Janelle of Ames, children Robert and Keri Kain of Ames, Laura and Kari Kain of Ankeny, and James Kain of Ames, three grandchildren; Sydney, Jordan and Jamison, sister Nancy Kain and Don Cook of Loveland, CO, and brother John and Barb Kain of Phoenix, AZ, and his dog KC.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Maribel Kain.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ames Public Library or Collegiate United Methodist Church.
On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
My condolences to the Kain family on the loss of Pat. While his younger siblings were my age, my parents always spoke so highly of Pat and how proud his family was of his accomplishments. God bless you.
Most of what I remember about Pat came from spending time with cousin Rob and Laura over at Uncle Dick (George) and aunt Florence and an outing or two to Call Park there in Algona. He was a big man, one of the few adults I had to look up to (literally) when I became a teen. Always quick with that huge grin of his. My condolences for your loss. Pat will be sorely missed.
Pat, you will not be forgotten.
You brought light to your world. I miss you
Janelle and family, Nancy,
My prayers are with all of you. I knew Patrick as a high school classmate of Nancy. He was the little brother I did not have.
Janelle,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family in the loss of your husband. Looks like he was a wonderful man and left an impact on many lives!
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela Rahfeldt
Tastefully Simple Consultant
We are very sorry for the loss of your father, husband, and family member. Thanks for the pictures on this site. It is great to see some great times with your Pat.
God Bless all of you.
We extend our sympathy and prayers to you during this difficult time.
Please accept our condolences. I am the son of Richard R. Kain, grandson of Robert F. Kain. I lived close to George and Florence when I was a boy in Algona and remember my cousin Darin and I spending time at their house. I didn’t know Pat but I’m sure he was a good man. Just like his dad George and his brother Robert (my grandpa) and Edward and John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
a queit boy with a big heart
We are sorry for your loss. We enjoyed sharing our bleacher years with you and Pat, Janelle.
Wehave such fond memoriesof the warm,welcoming,and supportive friendship and work relationship that we enjoyed with Pat and Janelle. Our thoughts,prayers, and sincere sympathy go out to Pat's family and friends.
I have fond memories of Pat when we were young down on the farm. He came a long successful way since then.
Deepest sympathy to you, Jannelle, and your family.
DR. KAIN WAS THE IDEAL PHYSICIAN TO STUDENTS. HE ALWAYS TOOK THE TIME TO LISTEN AND WAS TRULY INTERESTED IN EACH ONE AS A PERSON. AND FROM A NURSES PERSPECTIVE TREATED ME AS AN EQUAL ON HIS TEAM. A GENTLE KIND AND THOUGHTFUL PERSON
Our sympathies to you and your family Janelle. Let us know if you need anything.
Your neighbors,
Kathy and Fred Hagaman
2332 Westwind
Pat was a gentle, big man that I
had the pleasure to work with at
Broadlawns.He never complained about anything he was ask to do.
He will be missed by all who knew
him
Just want you all to know that we are thinking of you. We are so glad we got to know your dad and enjoy his company...please let us know if you need anything at all! With love
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Dear Janelle, Robert, Laura, James, Nancy, Don, Barb and JC--
I am so sorry for your loss. Although most of my memoires of Pat are childhood memories, I know he led an adult life of extraordinary courage as he faced health challenges, particularly in recent years.
JC, thank you for letting me know of his death. I passed the information on to my sibs.
Laura, Kari and Jamison: My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your family. God bless you.
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