June 28, 1943 - March 29, 2025
Patrick ‘Pat’ Scholzen passed away March 29, 2025 surrounded by family. He was 81 years old.
Pat was born June 28, 1943 in Reno, Nevada. He loved to return to Reno periodically to pay ‘his dues.’ For the past 54 years he resided in Lodi, CA.
Pat worked for USPS for 30 years. He started his career at USPS as a clerk and retired as the Manager of the Vehicle Maintenance Department.
Pat loved being a docent at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, and recently received his 25-year Service Pin. His love of trains extended to his basement with two full size layouts and a garden train hanging from the ceiling.
When not working on trains; you could find him in his shop with his many woodworking projects or on the patio reading a good book. Most of all he enjoyed a cold beer and a good cigar with friends.
Pat is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cris Scholzen, daughter Anna of Lodi, sons; David of Solvang, Jonathan (April) of Red Bluff and Tom (Angie) of Nashville, TN, nine grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He is also survived by his sister Lenore (Bob) Sanguino and many nieces and nephews.
In memory of Pat, consider a donation to the Salvation Army or Hospice of San Joaquin County.
There will be a gathering to celebrate Pat’s life, June 7, 2025 at Heritage Oak Winery (10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo, CA 95220) from 1:00pm to 3:30. Please use the east entrance, look for ‘Scholzen Parking”.
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