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Pat was a very loyal and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be forever missed by us all.
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April 22, 2023

Dr. J. Patrick Kennedy of San Leandro, CA | 1943 – 2023 | Obituary

J. Patrick Kennedy, 79, of San Leandro, CA passed away on April 9, 2023. Pat lost his fight with interstitial lung disease after ten months.

He was born on June 4, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, to Ted and Grace Kennedy and was raised in Lawrence, Kansas, where his parents met and married. Pat was raised on a farm south of Lawrence along with his brothers Ted and David.

Pat had a strong sense of right and wrong and stood up for what he believed in. Although this attitude had a positive effect on his life, there were moments that it caused problems. Pat actually failed to get a high school diploma. A friend of his was suspended for wearing shorts and in protest, Pat came to school the next day in shorts and was kicked out. This setback was minor, as he was already a sophomore at the University of Kansas at the time. Pat went on to earn a BS and PhD in chemical engineering, and was a Jayhawks fan for life.

Along the way, he met and married the love of his life, Patricia. They met in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when Patty was working as a nurse.

Over the next nine years, Pat and Patty had three children and their small family moved several times.. They finally landed in San Leandro, CA. At age 37, he started Oil Systems Inc. (later known as OSIsoft). The firm evolved into a software company that developed monitoring products for heavy industry. He ran the business for 40 years.

He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather and continually extended himself for those that he loved. Pat enjoyed a life of family events and activities and playing the ukulele. In the last few years, Pat focused his philanthropy on food insecurity in Alameda County.

Pat was a giant in his industry. His life’s work will continue to grow, and among other things, we will miss his unique sense of humor. Pat is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patty, three children, their spouses, grandchildren and his brother in San Diego.

At this time, there is no ceremony planned. The family asks for privacy to grieve their loss. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to UNICEF in his name.

https://www.unicefusa.org/

July 20, 2023

More than 33 years ago, on April 13, 1990, I became OSIsoft's first outside intellectual property and licensing lawyer. My first task was to rework the license agreement under which the company would license its software to customers.
From the first moment I met Pat, I knew he was a unique and extraordinary individual, a person with incredible focus on where he wanted to take the business. Over the next three-plus decades, I watched and assisted as he built Oil Systems, Inc. (soon renamed to OSIsoft) into the dominant powerhouse in its industrial data infrastructure space. I came to appreciate his unique view of the world, his unusual and delightful sense of humor, his fearlessness and ability to be stubborn, his core values upon which he built the business and never strayed from, his unwavering loyalty to his customers, his professional advisers and his friends, and his passions for art and real estate. Along the pathway of life, each of us develops a few relationships with some persons that we will never forget, that influence our lives, and that we feel incredibly privileged to have in our circle of relationships. For me, Pat was one of those persons. I am confident that Pat's core values will live on in the company, and his technical contributions to the industry will continue for several more decades.

June 15, 2023

How do you write about a person who gave you and the world so much? These tributes to Pat are beautiful. Pat deserves beautiful tributes. His work directly improved the lives of tens of thousands of his employees, their families, and all of the PI Professionals around the world. What he created is helping tens of millions. He made the world a better place with his humor, his focus, his judgement, his candor, and his energy.

Thank you, Pat. I will be forever grateful that I was able to work for you for decades.

May 31, 2023

I first worked with Pat when he came to Taylor Instrument Company in the early 70's . We did a few projects together and he and Patty became best friends so we are very sad to hear of his passing. He was a great guy with much talent and forward thinking which led to his success at OSI. The best to Patty and the rest of the family from Mike, Fran, Julia and Mark Willey

May 26, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Kennedy family. My time working with Pat in the development of the OSI campus were one of my best professional and life experience. Pat was always inspiring and a truth pleasure to be spending time with. I will forever treasure the shared memories with him.

May 15, 2023

I felt deep sorrow when I first heard the news.
It is my greatest luck to join OSIsoft having a great leader with wonderful vision and warm hearts.
It is my pride to work at OSIsoft thanks to him.

May 11, 2023

Pat Kennedy and OSIsoft changed my life. My life wouldn't be what it is today without his vision and the amazing family he created at OSIsoft. I grew up there and dearly miss it. But more importantly, Pat himself changed my life with his needling and teasing (of my mother, myself, and pretty much anyone else who happened upon him in the kitchen), laughter, smiles, warmth, and brilliance. I used to study up on the newest tech before I came back to OSI on break from College to prep for the invariable so "What new things have you learned?" quiz from Pat and no matter how new the thing was (or how much I knew) Pat had always heard of it and knew more about it than me. Thank you for being a part of my life Pat and changing it for the better you will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

Patty, Jenny, Kathy, and Mike hugs, love, and condolences from my family to yours. It probably doesn't help but we know what you're going through (we lost my mom a few months back). Just know that we're thinking of you, keeping you and yours in our prayers, and hoping this sends gives you a small measure of comfort.

May 8, 2023

I am saddened to hear about Pat's passing. He created a unique company, and left a lasting impact. My deepest sympathies to Patty, Jenny, Kathy and Mike.

May 7, 2023

It was a shock to hear that Pat passed away. Pat was a wonderful leader & boss.
He always had a clear vision of the path ahead.
I learned a lot from you Pat, for business and life!!!
My deepest condolences to all the family.

Javier Sánchez

May 6, 2023

When I first met Pat in graduate school, it was clear that the mission and vision of the company was clear and important. I was able to join the company after nearly completing my degree (finally doing so several years after joining), and seeing the community that the company and founder built around our software at the annual Users Conference.

The company has meant a lot to me over the years, and will continue to do so forever. For example, I met my wife (though we didn't figure that out for a while) on the first day we both started working in the San Leandro office! But don't tell HR...

Pat, the company, the customers, and the people that grew careers inside and by using the products of Oil Systems, OSI Software, OSIsoft, and now AVEVA have made the journey rewarding, complicated, and hopeful. I think we can make a better world thanks to Pat's dedication to using data for the greater good, and connecting brilliant minds to it.

May 3, 2023

They don’t make them like Pat Kennedy anymore. I wish there were more Pats in the world, but I feel honored to have had the opportunity to work with the one. Pat blended incredible intelligence with big ideas – ideas that can truly change the world – but he delivered everything in a humble, down-to-earth, friendly, and straightforward manner. Everyone who works for or with OSIsoft is part of the OSIsoft family and that human touch and culture came from Pat. Every year at PI World it was incredible to see Pat and Patty meet and greet each customer by name, recalling specific details of every person’s life. Business takes on a different meaning when every employee, customer, vendor, and partner is treated like family.

I will never forget getting to drive around San Leandro fiber loop route, watching Pat construct his amazing campus replete with every power game changer, eating many walnuts from the farm (ok, also a lot of oatmeal), Pat’s vision for how PI could really change the game for climate change, and the myriad other examples of Pat’s far reaching interests (our meetings the last few years were always scheduled around his CrossFit). Most of all I will never forget Pat’s humanity.

Pat changed the world, but he never forgot to thank every person along his journey. I am so sorry for your loss Patty; words can’t convey. Jenny, Kathy, and Mike, I am sorry too. You were all such a source of happiness and pride for your dad.

Here’s to one of the great ones; thank you for being in all of our lives Pat!

May 3, 2023

I cannot find the words to express my respect and admiration for Pat.

Like so many others, I was part of his workforce. I did not have the chance to work directly with him but I believe all his personality was everywhere.

He trusted people, which made people trust him.
He was kind and respectful, which made people be kind and respectful towards him.
He was honest and generous, and the list can go on.

Many of the comments on this site agree on one thing: even if some of us only had a professional link with Pat, he has inspired us way beyond the professional aspects of life.

Pat will truly be missed. My thoughts are with him and the Kennedy family.

May 3, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Kennedy Family.

I was blessed to have met Pat and to have worked for OSIsoft. Pat’s vision meant that I was working within a culture that was truly customer focused and where employees were empowered and felt ownership. As a result, OSIsoft felt like a family and we all strived to ensure customers were successful which in turn translated into greater success for OSIsoft. It takes a certain type of leader to drive and maintain that culture. I always learned something new from my brief engagements with Pat and he was always ready to provide support on various initiatives I was working on. Only a handful of special people create such a legacy and touch so many people. Pat will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with the Kennedy family.

May 3, 2023

What a shock. Pat was a wonderful mentor, advisor, friend and boss.
He always had a clear and consistent vision of the path ahead. I doubt that there will ever be someone as bright and consistent as him.
I owe you a lot Pat , thank you
My deepest condolences to all the family

May 3, 2023

Pat was as great as he was a gentleman, humble, concrete, never ready to leave his boots (always on the ground) to wear a tie. Always ready to welcome you at home or give you a ride to the station. We'll miss forever the great, visionary entrepreneur as much as the special human being he was.
My condelences for Patty and the whole family, alkways kind with me.
Ciao Pat!

FAWZI ALFADIL- SAUDI ARABIA

May 3, 2023

I am deeply saddened to hear the shocking news today of Mr. Pat Kennedy death and I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family. Mr. Pat Kennedy A founder of the best product i knew during my career that my company and I trusted through out the years and as we speak. Thank you so much. Also because of your amazing product I have met wonderful people who actually are the ones who introduced me to you. Those special people I now call them friends.
RIP Mr. Pat.
Fawzi Alfadil-Saudi Arabia.

May 1, 2023

I still remember when I met with Pat the first time. In 1991 when I started my job I ran across him on the hallway in Estudillo 545. He asked me how it is to work for Hans Meder and we chatted about my stay. I had many opportunities to meet and work with Pat later on (see in Stories). It was always fun. I learned a lot from Pat and I am greateful for his support. I will always keep him in good memory.
My condolences to his family at this difficult time.

May 1, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Kennedy Family and to the people of San Leandro in the passing of Patrick. I only met Patrick a few times, but can see his imprint on San Leandro with every step. From staring at the Tech Center Buildings to signing on to the internet, it is hard not to think about Patrick. Patrick shared his insight, time, treasure and family members in working to make his home, San Leandro, a better place for all. Patrick leaves a lasting legacy and a beacon for others. Thank you Patrick!

May 1, 2023

Thank-you Dr. Kennedy for hiring chemical engineers, introducing us to the world of digital transformation, and inviting us to work for your amazing company! You inspired so many with your vision, company tenets, wise words and thoughtful remarks. You will always be remembered. My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time.

May 1, 2023

Dr. J. Patrick Kennedy was a visionary, and a true inspiration to anyone seeking to achieve success in the field of PI administration. Dr. Kennedy's unwavering dedication and determination have led to numerous groundbreaking developments in his remarkable Data Platform and collaboration among the captains of industries across all manufacturing, and power industries.

As a student of PI Administration and subsequent certified engineer in the field, Dr. Kennedy has consistently inspired me to strive for excellence in my work and to remain committed to the pursuit of innovation in everything PI and in everything that I do. He will be truly missed, but I will do all I can to continue his great legacy of providing hidden great weath within client data. Long Live PI!

May 1, 2023

I was saddened to hear this news. OSIsoft was my first job out of grad school and I stayed for over 12 years. Undoubtedly, Pat's indelible mark on the company culture ensured that so many people called OSIsoft home for so long, and many still do so in its new form. It is truly a testament to his legacy that so many of us continue to fondly reminisce of our OSIsoft years. My deepest condolences to the Kennedy family.

April 30, 2023

I have known Pat as a customer, as an analyst, as a consultant, and as a competitor over a period of about three decades (maybe more?). And I've always been an admirer. One thing that stands out to me was his focus - he didn't allow mermaids on rocks to distract him (and, if you're reading this, you know what I mean). To put it in perspective I wrote a short analyst note in 2002 on what I believed makes a successful software business I titled "Focus, Flexibility, and Leadership" and included OSI as an example (along with SAP and SAS). Needless to say, most people were surprised that I included OSI with the other two. Pat proved me right! Pat: May you rest in peace and be assured your legend will live on with those of us that continue to pursue your vision of using industrial data to create a more efficient, reliable, safe, and sustainable world.

April 30, 2023

So much love to the Kennedy family as you remember and honor Pat. He left quite the legacy, and I feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of the broader OSIsoft family and to have known him. He was a visionary in technology, and I find myself weekly quoting a first principle that I learned from Pat -- architecture is everything, giving an expert access to timely data is where the most profound transformations occur, and stay close to the customer.

He was also just a wonderful human being, and I remember sharing a few elevator rides in the San Leandro office with him where he was still in garden boots and all smiles.

Keeping you all in my thoughts,
Das

April 30, 2023

Dear Patty, Jenny, Kathy and Mike,

I am saddened for your loss and have been thinking about all of you over the past few weeks.
I miss Pat...I have been rewinding the tape and thinking of what a loyal and generous person he was. He gave me my shot and hired me over a fax in 1994 as a rookie financial advisor! This was our 30th year of working together and while he was tough, he was fair and fiercely loyal. I would even get a few pats on my shoulder from time to time. I have tears in my eyes as I write this, RIP JPK!

April 29, 2023

Innovative and down-to-earth, it has built a challenging reality that has been very important in my working life. Thanks for everything

April 29, 2023

It’s truly an end of an era when a person passes that has made so much positive impact. I was lucky enough to work with Pat briefly over the last year, and was always impressed and humbled with his humanity and genuine care. He will be missed by so many, and my sincere condolences to his family, friends, community and colleagues.

April 28, 2023

My condolences to the Kennedy family. He built up a wonderful company and led many people with courage and vision. I'm sad to find out about the loss and will be praying for the family during this difficult time.

April 28, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Kennedy family.

I'm still in shock and saddened by the news.

Pat, thank you for the opportunity to learn from you all these years. I recall 15 years ago when we did the video shoot with Metro Vancouver up at their watershed and you wore a tie! You're always a team player, down to earth, and a legend!

April 28, 2023

So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. He was an incredible visionary and leader, and a wonderful person.

I met Pat about 25 years ago while working for an OSIsoft Partner and I knew right away how unique and special both he, and his company, were. A few years later I was fortunate enough to be offered an opportunity to work with/for Pat @ OSIsoft and jumped at the chance.

It didn’t take long for me to realize how fortunate I was to be @ OSIsoft, as I got to see firsthand how much Pat really cared about his employees….like they were family. Not too long after I started, I received an “All Employees” e-mail from Pat. He wanted to let everyone know that he recently found out that the company’s Dental coverage only covered “silver fillings” or fillings with amalgam, and that if employees wanted resin composite fillings they would have to pay for them “out of pocket”. Not wanting any of his employees (family) to put amalgam, containing 50% mercury, into their mouths, he offered to personally pay the additional cost for composite fillings for any and all employees in need of fillings.

How many Founders/CEOs do you know that are willing to do that for their employees? I bet not many.

I am also grateful for the time spent with Pat (& Patti/Jenny) outside of work, at President’s Club, where my wife and I were fortunate enough to spend some quality time with Pat and his family. The more time we spent with Pat and his family, the greater our fondness and admiration for him, and his family, and all that they have provided for so many.

My sincerest condolences to Patti, Jenny, Kathy, Mike and the rest of the Kennedy family. May your memories give you peace and comfort during this very difficult time.

April 28, 2023

Pat built and led an organization with an ethos that was not just defined and expressed, but truly and consistently lived day to day that has inspired the thousands lucky enough to be a part of it. The focus was always on "what's right for the customer?", taking good care of employees, and leading the way in the industry while making sure we bring everyone along forward together. His commitment to long term organizational health and success was unparalleled. Combined with trust in employees, and the freedom to innovate at all levels of the organization, he built an environment where 15 and 20+ year employees (and customers) are commonplace. A great mind, a good soul, and an infectious personality. He will be greatly missed by all.

My deepest condolences go out to the Kennedy Family and Friends. While Pat is no longer with us, his influence, success, lessons, and pure energy lives on in the tens of thousands of lives he's touched along the way.

April 28, 2023

My condolences to the Kennedy family, especially Pat, Jenny, Mike and Kathy in this difficult time. It's hard to believe that your husband and father is no longer with us. It was an honor to know and work for Pat and the family for many years. My family and I are grateful and blessed for what Pat created and shared. He will be forever remembered. Thank you Pat!

April 28, 2023

April 29, 2023
My condolences to the Kennedy family.

I express my gratitude to Dr J. Patrick Kennedy for your kindness and support me during more than 10 years working for OSIsoft Vietnam. I thank for you and OSIsoft to give me a wonderful job.

From Tu Pham

April 28, 2023

I was so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. He was such a good friend and a wonderful mentor to me. I will miss him very much. My heartfelt condolences to Patti and your whole, extended family.

David Weaver
Intercap Energy Systems

April 28, 2023

Great man with inspiring vision and incredible courage left to so many the possibility of working with creativity supporting the production word. Big thanks.

April 28, 2023

I met Pat near the end of 2000. Several of us from Johnson City were looking for a company to pick up a team of 15 developers who had just been downsized. Little did we know that we had stepped into the best thing that could have happened to us! The meeting resulted in the forming of the OSIsoft Johnson City Office. We grew to over 80 people by the time the Aveva acquisition occurred, 20+ years later.
I know I speak for everyone at OSIsoft Johnson City (past and present) when I say that the passing of Pat Kennedy brings us all immense sadness. We thank Pat for his vision and phenomenal leadership – and for giving a bunch of scared and unemployed developers a chance back in 2000. Being at OSIsoft marked a most significant period in each of our lives.
Rest In Peace Pat.
Somewhere in Heaven the angels are being shown the advantages of storing time series data!

April 28, 2023

A true visionary left us - I will always remember Pat as someone who truly inspired me very early on in my career. Pat was passionate about data and driving value from data, long before everybody was hyping digital twins.

OSIsoft was one of his passions and working with the great team there was terrific. The results of those days are still visible in the companies I worked for today.

Thanks, Pat - I will always remember you!

April 27, 2023

Even though I only had the opportunity to speak to Pat a handful of times in the past 20+ years, I felt like a valued member of the OSIsoft extended family from the day I joined. I feel privileged to have been part of the amazing company he created.
As has already been conveyed, Pat put people first and that is what made OSIsoft such an enjoyable, rewarding and unique place to work.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Kennedy family at this sad time.

April 27, 2023

I first met Pat in 1997 at a college graduation party for his daughter. Pat somehow had managed to group ten college kids together in the midst of chaos, mystified by a game he introduced guessing the serial numbers on a dollar bill. As he rocked back and forth from his toes to his heels, with a huge grin on his face, he beat us all time and again, throwing a few hilarious quotes in between …

"Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple." – Woody Guthrie

Twenty years later, well into my career, I met Pat again when I joined his company, OSIsoft. We rarely crossed paths during those early days, yet I always looked forward to him all of a sudden standing amongst us and saying ‘Well....are you having fun yet???’

In 2021, Pat asked me to be his chief of staff. This, the highlight of my career. I had the opportunity to work closely with him, witnessing his ability to lace humor, into an art of war quote, straight into a global strategy for the energy transition. He also had a way to somehow pass on life tricks – simply threaded into conversation. I couldn’t jot notes down fast enough to capture the explosion of ideas and concepts.

I most remember Pat for his love for his family, Patty always by his side.

Pat embodied inspiration and will be forever missed. A true testament to his impact lies within this memorial - message after message of how he touched and influenced so many lives – and set the pathway for an entire industry. Personally, I will miss his impeccable wit, his kindness, and his humor. My deepest condolences to the Kennedy Family, and the OSIsoft and AVEVA family at large.

April 27, 2023

In an era of increasing focus on process, procedure and policy, Pat had a simple approach. He Trusted US !! On so many levels. He trusted us with money, travel and most important he trusted us with Customers.
I am so happy I had the opportunity to spend the final 20 years of my career helping Pat and all of us at OSI build the dream.

April 27, 2023

             “They have a home of peace with their Lord”
                          Dr. Pat Kennedy

When I first met you in the spring of 2016, I found in front of me a man of stature and importance in the business world. And he was distinguished by good manners that I had not met except in only a few people.

           My deepest condolences to your virtuous family
                                &
                  all business partners worldwide.

April 27, 2023

Pat was an inspiring leader and model for how to run a successful company with compassion, honesty, and trust. His tenets will continue to live on. As I've said many times over the last 16 years: Thanks, Pat.

April 27, 2023

Our condolences to the Kennedy family.

Pat was a great business partner and a great friend to me and Ludan in Israel.
I will never forget a life time acquaintance - more than 30 years .
I have just met Pat on last November and had a great chat like old times.

Rest in peace .

April 27, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to Patty, Jenny, Kathy, Mike and their families for their loss! Reading through all the notes here, it strikes that Pat through the company he built, the values he adhered to and the culture he role modeled created a unique environment that is so precious and very special to so many. Thank you, Pat, for allowing us to be part of your vision. I will be forever grateful for the opportunities given, the friends I could make and the fun memories I share with many because of OSIsoft and you!

April 27, 2023

Pat was my competitor in the 1990’s, supplier in the 2000’s and partner for the last ten years. In each role we enjoyed trust, a strong opinion of ideas and friendship. I will miss Pat a lot. He was a true man of integrity–something we need much more of right now. If he liked your idea and trusted you, all that was needed was a handshake agreement to seal the deal. Oh, he had good lawyers and strong contracts to back things up, but that was not the basis of the relationship. Pat was a visionary and had strong opinions. He could be terribly stubborn and had compelling arguments of why his way was the better way. But time and time again, I saw him reconsider and come around when he had sufficient data. Proud, yet also humble. The world needs more people like Pat Kennedy.

My deepest condolences to Patty, Kathy, Mike and Jenny. May peace and comfort be yours in these difficult days.

April 27, 2023

This week I was very saddened to hear of Pat's passing. Pat made the world a better place with PI and made me a better person and account manager. I joined OSI in 1998 primarily because of his strong desire to put the customer first. It never wavered. I owe a lot to Pat. He was also one of the smartest, most visionary people i ever met. He knew what the world and industry would look like 5-10 years beforehand. My condolences to Patty, Kathy, Jenny, Mike and their families.

April 27, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Kennedy family!
I've only had the opportunity to meet Pat in person once but I was very impressed by his charisma, warmth and the way he treated all people equal. He will never be forgotten... I wish the family a lot of strength during this hard time. Rest in peace Pat!

April 27, 2023

Thank you Pat for creating a company that felt like family. I joined OSIsoft straight out of school and always felt welcome and cared for. You created an atmosphere that helped so many of us grow.

April 27, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Kennedy family. Pat accepted me to work at OSIsoft as a secondee from Mitsui and I spent 5 years at the San Leandro office. This experience is the most valuable asset in my career. He taught me lots of important things – customer first, being an infrastructure, neutrality, etc.

Everytime I attend the users conference, I was impressed by looking at people excited to meet Pat and listen to his speech. He created not only great software but also the world that happy users share their experience with the PI System and help each other.

Thank you, Pat. Rest in peace.

April 27, 2023

Such sad news. I am so grateful for the opportunity that Pat gave me and the fun times and learning I so enjoyed being part of the OSIsoft family. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kennedy family at this time. Thank You Pat and RIP.

"If I should go before the rest of you, break not a flower nor inscribe a stone.
Nor when I'm gone speak in a Sunday voice, but be the usual selves that I have known.
Weep if you must, Parting is hell, but Life goes on, so Sing as well"
- Death (If I Should Go) by Joyce Grenfell

April 27, 2023

Dear Patty, Kathy, Mike and Jenny,
My deepest sympathies go out to you. I have so many happy memories of OSI Software to OSIsoft from San Leandro to Altenstadt and every customer site and tradeshow, so many stories and so many laughs. I am so very, very sorry.
Gretchen Schwenzer

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His Life

Lawrence, KS

April 22, 2023

Pat was born on June 4, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, to Ted and Grace Kennedy and was raised in Lawrence, Kansas, where his parents met and married. Pat was raised on a farm south of Lawrence along with his brothers Ted and David.

Education

April 22, 2023

Pat had a strong sense of right and wrong and stood up for what he believed in. Although this attitude had a positive effect on his life, there were moments that it caused problems. Pat actually failed to get a high school diploma. A friend of his was suspended for wearing shorts and in protest, Pat came to school the next day in shorts and was kicked out. This setback was minor, as he was already a sophomore at the University of Kansas at the time. Pat went on to earn a BS and PhD in chemical engineering, and was a Jayhawks fan for life.

Family

April 22, 2023

Along the way, he met and married the love of his life, Patricia. They met in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when Patty was working as a nurse. Over the next nine years, Pat and Patty had three children and their small family moved several times.. They finally landed in San Leandro, CA. At age 37, he started Oil Systems Inc. (later known as OSIsoft). The firm evolved into a software company that developed monitoring products for heavy industry. He ran the business for 40 years.

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Patty & Family

May 17, 2023

Know matter how long a friendship is it is heartbreaking to lose someone. Pat was in our lives for a short time. He will remain in our hearts for the rest of our lives. What a kind and generous man he was. Patty,and kids,and grandkids,and brother we thank you for sharing him with us. Sending all of you our love and prayers. Vi & Ivan.

Traveling under difficult conditions

May 1, 2023

Sometime in the mid 90th I was at a longer business trip working at a refinery in Scotland. In the middle of it I was informed that Pat and Hans Meder will come up for meeting with the customer. They traveled by train coming from London and I picked them up at the Edinburgh train station. For my stay I had rented an Opel Corsa (a tiny car). It was a bit too small for 3 people with luggage, so we ended up with Pat on the back seat having a big case on his knees. I expected some kind of a complain but no, Pat and Hans were in the best mood. I wont forget their smiling faces. They were obviously proud that I was so careful with company money...

Just do the right thing

April 28, 2023

As a long time employee of Pat's company, I feel his loss deeply. My sincerest condolences to his dear family.

Getting to know the culture Pat created at OSIsoft, some Pat-isms come to mind. He always encouraged employees to speak up when they saw something they didn't agree with, no matter the source. He felt that doing the right thing by customers would always be a winning strategy, and his success showed that to be true. He also encouraged everyone to spend money as if it was their own.

One quick story: Before I was an OSIsoft employee, I worked for a consulting company that developed products for OSIsoft. The tradition at the time was to write a design document or user guide when you wanted to propose a new product for development. I had written such a document to propose a web-based tool and Pat liked it so much, he published it on the web site. I was both pleased and taken aback that he had so much confidence in us that he made the document public. What an amazing man.

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