Patrick A Zatloukal Obituary (1973 - 2014)

Patrick Arthur Zatloukal, 40, Lincoln, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 surrounded by his family. Patrick was born in Omaha, NE on October 10, 1973 to Patrick E. and Charlene (Murray) Zatloukal. He is survived by his mother; Charlene, brothers; Dean, Richard(Becky), and Ryan (Hope), sisters; Wendy (John) Adams, and Jaime (Mike) Best, nephews; Nathaniel, Christopher, Simon, and Oliver, nieces; Mikayla, Eliana, Bailey, Ava, and Ember, all of Lincoln. Patrick was preceded in death by his father; Patrick Eugene Zatloukal. Patrick started school in Bellevue, Nebraska, then moved to Iowa with his family attending schools in Goldfield and Renwick. His family then moved to Nashville, TN, where he graduated Glencliff High school. Patrick's loved for education sent him to Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN and then followed his family to Wyoming where he attended Central Wyoming College. From there Patrick went on to New York City where he lived until moving to Lincoln in 2004. Over the years Patrick created and sold numerous paintings before following his true passion for theatre and film. To pursue that passion, Patrick attended UNL's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film where he performed in several plays as well as wrote and directed. One of his plays went on to be performed by the Theatre Wit in Chicago, IL. Patrick ended his career working for the State of Nebraska's Department of Labor. Patrick dreamed big dreams and pursued them with so much passion and a zest for living life to the fullest and being the best he could be. Patrick was loved by so many and will be forever missed! We love you Patrick!