Patrick "Pat" D. Needham

Patrick “Pat” D. Needham, 66, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 18, 2026, at Aspirus Health, St. Luke’s Hospital with his sister and son by his side.

He was born in Duluth on May 4, 1959, to Lawrence and Nancy Needham.

Happiest when he was outdoors, Pat loved riding his Harley Davidson, camping and fishing with friends and family, hunting and trap shooting with his favorite rifles. Pat found joy at a young age working on cars leading him to become a gifted mechanic and opening his own business. Later, Pat enjoyed working for Ernie Weichert at Superior Sewer and serving their customers.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Nancy Needham, his brother Mitchell, and stepson Kevin Engels.

He is survived by his wife Kim Ingels-Needham, sister Margret Needham, daughter Amanda Stark, son Patrick Needham-Stark, stepson Shanen Ingels, 4 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and many cousins and extended family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home,

600 E. 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55805, 218-727-3555.