Patrick J. Rues, age 60, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013, at St. Luke's Plaza Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born April 26, 1952 in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Clarence A. and Rita (Bowman) Rues. He graduated from Greeley High School with the class of 1970. Pat joined the United States Army in August of 1970. He then worked for a construction company for several years. He was later employed by Northwest Central Pipeline at Welda, Kansas before starting his career at Taylor Forge in Garnett, Kansas. He was a member of Boilermakers Union Local #83 of Kansas City, Missouri. Pat married Connie A. Welsh on October 30, 1976. This union was blessed with three sons. He was a member of the American Legion Post #48 of Garnett and Garnett Masonic Lodge. Pat enjoyed spending time in his shop welding and working in his garden. He had a passion for the Kansas City Chiefs and K.U. basketball. His greatest joy was his three sons and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Rita Rues. Pat is survived by his wife, Connie Rues, of the home; Ryan Rues and wife Kristina of Emporia, Kansas; Brent Rues of Chicago, Illinois; B.J. Rues of Emporia, Kansas; three grandchildren, Morgan, Rylynn, and Brayden; three brothers, C.A. Rues and wife Jeanne of Lenexa, Kansas; Jim Rues of Missouri; Mike Rues and wife Judy of Garnett, Kansas; one sister, Mary Beth Mersman and husband Ronnie of Scipio, Kansas; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, burial to follow in the Garnett Cemetery. The family will be present to greet friends Monday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Anderson County Boys Basketball and Football Athletic Programs.