Pat Arrick, 71, of Peru, passed away at 1:50 A.M., Sunday, November 13, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo. He was born in Peru, on January 20, 1945, the son of Marvin and Teresa Comerford Arrick. Pat married Bonnie Day on October 23, 1965 and she survives. Pat was a 1963 graduate of Peru High School and was employed as an Electrical Engineer at Square D until his retirement in 2007. Upon retirement from Square D, Pat went to work for the US Department of Agriculture conducting agricultural surveys. He was a true American Patriot serving God, Country and his family whom he loved dearly. A US Air Force Veteran, his military decorations include the National Defense Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Pat was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church, a member of the Miami County Military Rites Unit and an active member of the Miami County Democratic Party. Surviving in addition to his wife, Bonnie, is a daughter Alicia Arrick of Chicago, IL, a son, Christopher Arrick of Peru, IN and a sister Rita Neibert and her husband Joseph of Lamar, CO. nephews, Mark Neibert, Lakewood, CO, Jeff Neibert, Cheyenne Wells, CO and Michael Neibert, Suffolk, VA A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Pat Arrick, will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 West 5th Street, Peru with Rev Adam Mauman officiating. Military Honors will be provided by members of the Miami County Military Rites Unit. Family and friends will gather from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Friday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral, 84 West Main Street, Peru. Memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to the St. Charles Catholic Church Building Fund or the Miami County Military Rites Unit.