Patrick J. Bruening, 89, passed away September 2, 2021. Beloved husband of Patricia C. for 61 years. Loving father of Mary Pat, Joseph, David (Lisa), Steven (Eric), Rebecca Baker (Mark). Son of the late Leonard and Ella. Brother of Leonard (Sylvette), Thomas (Carolyn), and the late Allen, Robert, Donald, John, Mary Ann, James, and Mary Ellen. Dear grandfather of Rick (Nikki), Nathan, Katheryn, Masson, Carter, Luke, Liam, Sarah, Jason, and Nicholas. Great grandfather of Tia and Leon. Patrick taught at Central Catholic, St. Joseph High, and Tri-C. He was the founder and first president of CHALTA, Catholic Teaching Association. After teaching, Patrick became a data processor manager at Oatey Company. VISITATION SUNDAY SEPT. 5, 2021 2-6PM at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 PEARL RD, STRONGSVILLE. Mass of Christian Burial MONDAY 10AM at St. Joseph Church, Strongsville. Interment private.