RIP Patteeu - Page 6

**BigRedChief** · 01:05 AM

Patteau was my friend. That may surprise some of you, but we were real life friends for 15+ years, I met Gene at my Arrowhead tailgate sometime in the mid 2000’s. It was the only time we ever met face to face. We hit it off at the tailgate. We only knew each other from Chiefs Planet, we were obviously totally opposites in our political views but outside of that subject, we found we had a lot in common.

We decided to stay in real life contact after the game. Over the 15+ years we kept in touch with what was happening in our real lives. We worked together many times on the packages for the troops. He gave his time and not just money to help get those packages out to the troops.

He was so proud of his daughters. He would go on about how smart they were. Both are successful in life now. They live in NY and LA and as he said so proudly, just as conservative in their views as him.

Gene went through a divorce, daughters moving to different states. Moving etc. I shared with him my son’s path, my moves, milestones etc.

And then there was Gene’s health issues. I swore to keep them to myself. Sometimes I wanted to defend him about being short or aggressive towards someone. You would be short too if you only ½ of one lung left.

At the end, Gene needed a walker to move. On oxygen all the time. Have multiple cancers in different places. Paralysis in his right arm so when he posted on the Planet. He was only able to post using his one good arm and hand.

He was still fighting all that to the end. He did not go gently into the night. He went out fighting death with everything he had. I can only hope that when my time comes, I’ll have the courage he showed.

I will miss my friend.

Gene is the one behind Stevie Ray on the left.

Chief Roundup · 05-01-2021, 08:52 AM

RIP warrior!

suzzer99 · 05-01-2021, 09:00 AM

Damn that was quite the exit. RIP Patteau.

**Buehler445** · 05-01-2021, 09:04 AM

Damn it.

RIP

It always amazes me how this place affects people in real life. A lot of good people on this site. Best wishes to his friends and family.

**wazu** · 05-01-2021, 09:13 AM

Aww, man. Sad to hear, but expected this was the case based on his post. He wasn't the type to let things drive him away voluntarily. I haven't been in D.C. much in recent years. Back when I was we definitely disagreed on things and he was one of the few who didn't get personal about it. Prayers to his family and friends. Wish I'd gotten to meet him. We need to have more tailgates so I can meet a few more of you before you die.

Frazod · 05-01-2021, 09:18 AM

Bummer. RIP patteeu.

**banyon** · 05-01-2021, 09:34 AM

I have probably had more discussions and arguments with patteeu than 90% of people on this forum. We disagreed on about the same percentage too. But he would always defend me and others from people disagreeing in a disrespectful manner. I never met him in RL (I have met a select few of you). Reminds me that even when we disagree on petty political BS, when you actually get to know people, you probably have more in common than you think. Would also laugh and rep people on the opposite side of the political aisle if he thought it was actually funny. Class guy.

**Bob Dole** · 05-01-2021, 09:41 AM

Holy crap. So sorry to read this.

rico · 05-01-2021, 09:49 AM

Man, he was always cool to me... I really liked him. RIP...

**Easy 6** · 05-01-2021, 09:51 AM

Wait, what?

Oh man, this is so awful... at a loss for words here

RIP, Gene

**Donger** · 05-01-2021, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by banyon

I have probably had more discussions and arguments with patteeu than 90% of people on this forum. We disagreed on about the same percentage too. But he would always defend me and others from people disagreeing in a disrespectful manner. I never met him in RL (I have met a select few of you). Reminds me that even when we disagree on petty political BS, when you actually get to know people, you probably have more in common than you think. Would also laugh and rep people on the opposite side of the political aisle if he thought it was actually funny. Class guy.

We were friends for a long time, but that changed a few years ago. I really regret that now.

**PHOG** · 05-01-2021, 09:54 AM

So sorry to hear. RIP

IowaHawkeyeChief · 05-01-2021, 09:55 AM

This truly makes me sad. I agreed with Pat most of the time and he was such a good dude. I would have loved to have met him. I've been fortunate enough to meet CPers at different events and it sure helps make you become more civilized on the forum when you put a face with the name. I think he understood that more than anyone. We should probably all strive to be more like Patty, most of us, as you know, are Chief fans first and united by the pain and joy of following this team. Now that Arrowhead will be close to normal this fall, I hope to meet many of you and raise a glass to Patty and enjoy your company, regardless of your ideology. RIP Patty.

suzzer99 · 05-01-2021, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wazu

Aww, man. Sad to hear, but expected this was the case based on his post. He wasn't the type to let things drive him away voluntarily. I haven't been in D.C. much in recent years. Back when I was we definitely disagreed on things and he was one of the few who didn't get personal about it. Prayers to his family and friends. Wish I'd gotten to meet him. We need to have more tailgates so I can meet a few more of you before you die.

Agreed - the dude was amazing about not getting personal.

This whole forum would be so much better off if the DC forum never existed imo. Half the forum wouldn't hate the other half, and I bet there would still be a lot of IRL meetups.

IowaHawkeyeChief · 05-01-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99

Agreed - the dude was amazing about not getting personal.

This whole forum would be so much better off if the DC forum never existed imo. Half the forum wouldn't hate the other half, and I bet there would still be a lot of IRL meetups.

You can have both... Patty understood that, I have met folks who are the opposite of me politically at Chiefs events and we had a great time. Hopefully we can have a tailgate at Arrowhead this year in honor of Patty and other lost CP Members.

**Easy 6** · 05-01-2021, 10:18 AM

Such a class act, and wonderful role model

DC, and this place in general just lost a genuine icon... I'm simply crushed

05-01-2021, 12:58 AM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $1138962 VARSITY	RIP Patteeu Patteau was my friend. That may surprise some of you, but we were real life friends for 15+ years, I met Gene at my Arrowhead tailgate sometime in the mid 2000’s. It was the only time we ever met face to face. We hit it off at the tailgate. We only knew each other from Chiefs Planet, we were obviously totally opposites in our political views but outside of that subject, we found we had a lot in common. We decided to stay in real life contact after the game. Over the 15+ years we kept in touch with what was happening in our real lives. We worked together many times on the packages for the troops. He gave his time and not just money to help get those packages out to the troops. He was so proud of his daughters. He would go on about how smart they were. Both are successful in life now. They live in NY and LA and as he said so proudly, just as conservative in their views as him. Gene went through a divorce, daughters moving to different states. Moving etc. I shared with him my son’s path, my moves, milestones etc. And then there was Gene’s health issues. I swore to keep them to myself. Sometimes I wanted to defend him about being short or aggressive towards someone. You would be short too if you only ½ of one lung left. At the end, Gene needed a walker to move. On oxygen all the time. Have multiple cancers in different places. Paralysis in his right arm so when he posted on the Planet. He was only able to post using his one good arm and hand. He was still fighting all that to the end. He did not go gently into the night. He went out fighting death with everything he had. I can only hope that when my time comes, I’ll have the courage he showed. I will miss my friend. Gene is the one behind Stevie Ray on the left. Last edited by BigRedChief; 05-01-2021 at 01:05 AM..
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05-01-2021, 08:52 AM	#76
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05-01-2021, 09:00 AM	#77
suzzer99 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: L.A. Casino cash: $1064284	Damn that was quite the exit. RIP Patteau.
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05-01-2021, 09:04 AM	#78
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $364734	Damn it. RIP It always amazes me how this place affects people in real life. A lot of good people on this site. Best wishes to his friends and family.
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05-01-2021, 09:13 AM	#79
wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $262295 VARSITY	Aww, man. Sad to hear, but expected this was the case based on his post. He wasn't the type to let things drive him away voluntarily. I haven't been in D.C. much in recent years. Back when I was we definitely disagreed on things and he was one of the few who didn't get personal about it. Prayers to his family and friends. Wish I'd gotten to meet him. We need to have more tailgates so I can meet a few more of you before you die.
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05-01-2021, 09:18 AM	#80
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1173385	Bummer. RIP patteeu.
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05-01-2021, 09:34 AM	#81
banyon Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hermosa, SD Casino cash: $10176551	I have probably had more discussions and arguments with patteeu than 90% of people on this forum. We disagreed on about the same percentage too. But he would always defend me and others from people disagreeing in a disrespectful manner. I never met him in RL (I have met a select few of you). Reminds me that even when we disagree on petty political BS, when you actually get to know people, you probably have more in common than you think. Would also laugh and rep people on the opposite side of the political aisle if he thought it was actually funny. Class guy. __________________ “When war breaks out people say: 'It won't last, it's too stupid.' And war is certainly too stupid, but that doesn't prevent It from lasting.” ~Albert Camus, The Plague.
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05-01-2021, 09:41 AM	#82
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $595437	Holy crap. So sorry to read this.
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05-01-2021, 09:51 AM	#84
Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $1777775	Wait, what? Oh man, this is so awful... at a loss for words here RIP, Gene
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05-01-2021, 09:54 AM	#86
PHOG Dazed and Confused Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Somewhere Out There Casino cash: $90500	So sorry to hear. RIP
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05-01-2021, 09:55 AM	#87
IowaHawkeyeChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2016 Casino cash: $930400	This truly makes me sad. I agreed with Pat most of the time and he was such a good dude. I would have loved to have met him. I've been fortunate enough to meet CPers at different events and it sure helps make you become more civilized on the forum when you put a face with the name. I think he understood that more than anyone. We should probably all strive to be more like Patty, most of us, as you know, are Chief fans first and united by the pain and joy of following this team. Now that Arrowhead will be close to normal this fall, I hope to meet many of you and raise a glass to Patty and enjoy your company, regardless of your ideology. RIP Patty. __________________ Chiefs are my favorite football team of all time!
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05-01-2021, 10:18 AM	#90
Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $1777775	Such a class act, and wonderful role model DC, and this place in general just lost a genuine icon... I'm simply crushed
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