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Patrick O'Daniels.
Patrick O'Daniels.
Patrick O’Daniels, owner of a St. Louis Dollar Rent A Car franchise, died on Oct. 22.
Born in Council Cliffs, Iowa, in 1947, O’Daniels was a businessman and car rental owner for over 40 years. He enjoyed boating, fishing and traveling the world.
He is survived by his wife Mary O’Daniels, his children (Christa, Timothy, Katie and Cory) and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday Nov. 3 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Baue: Cave Springs. Also, a memorial service and mass will be held on Wednesday Nov. 4 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Charles, Mo., at 9 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or Catholic Charities.
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