D. Patrick Strominger

D. Patrick "Pat" Strominger, 57, of Rockford passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 after a sudden illness.Born April 19, 1955 in Rockford; the son of Charles T. and Mary M. (Nester) Strominger.He worked for RAILS Library System.He was an avid golfer, pipemaker and creator of Pewter Marks website.Pat loved playing golf with his late brother, Jack.We know Jack had a tee time waiting for him, and now they are making the turn together again.Pat is survived by his brothers, Charles T. (Patricia) Strominger, Jr. of Stillman Valley and Dan L. (Barb) Strominger of Olney, Maryland; sisters, Bonnie M. (David) Landmesser of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Penny A. Govert of Beloit, Wisconsin, Betty Strominger of Rockford, Debbie L. (Roy) Thompson of Gold Canyon, Arizona and Cheryl C. (Donald R.) Johnson of Rockford; numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.Predeceased by parents, brother, Jack and brotherinlaw, Gerald Govert.Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd.A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 8616 West State Road Winnebago, IL 61088.To