Patrick Henry Kenny On Aug. 9, 2021, Patrick “Pat” Henry Kenny, loving husband, father, teacher and coach, passed away at 81. Pat was born on June 9, 1940, in Osage, Ind., to Ella and William Kenny. He was a wrestler from an early age and continued through college, obtaining a bachelor’s from Indiana State University and a Master’s from Wayne State College. In 1965, he married Janet Elaine Slade of Holbrook. In their 20-year marriage they had two daughters, Kelly Ann and Teri Rae. Pat spent 10 years teaching and coaching in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana before becoming head wrestling coach for Holbrook High School in 1975. His teams won 189 dual meet wins with only 22 losses and captured three state titles, six runner-ups, 19 individual state champions and seven two-timers. He retired from coaching in 1992. In 2015, Pat was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Pat also inspired students as a teacher of Economics and U.S. Constitution with his unique ability to translate theory into concepts that were relevant and memorable. In 1986, Pat married Caroline Barton. Their greatest joys included spending summers with family at their cabin in Munds Park and following their grandchildren’s extracurricular activities. Pat is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Helen Fox, Phyllis Parr and Bill Kenny; daughter, Kelly Kenny; and grandson Dylan Speece. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; former wife, Janet Tower; children, Stephanie Espitia, Cristin and John Saiz, Teri and Jason Speece, Petra and Earl Kester, and Patrick Barton; grandchildren, Brittany Rosas, Brealynne Jewell, Paige Kenny, John Kenny, Alicia Saiz, Brandon Gonzales, Michael Gonzales, Colin Speece, Alex Saiz, Claire Saiz, and numerous nieces and nephews; and an extended family of beloved former athletes and students. Memorial services will take place in Flagstaff.
