John Patrick "Pat" Rookstool

John Patrick “Pat” Rookstool, 68, resident of Carlsbad, NM passed away in Lubbock TX, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. 

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin officiating.

Pat was born to John and Marianne Rookstool August 8, 1956, in Ontonagon, MI. He graduated valedictorian of his class from Grants High School in 1974. Pat worked in the oilfield for several years before going to work for Western Ag. Through the years he has worked for IMC and currently Mosaic. Pat enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing the stock market. He always supported his grandkids in their many sporting events and never missed an opportunity to be with them. Pat is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Dave Davis; brother, Jeff Rookstool and grandson, Josh Austin. 

Pat is survived by wife, Leigh Rookstool; sons: John Austin, Lee Austin and wife, Shawna, Michael Comer, Karl Finkemeir; daughter, Stephanie Austin; grandchildren: Haylee Austin, Shawn Austin, Gabe Austin, Luke Austin, Madison Madzikatire, Zach Austin, Kyler Rodgers, Kaytlen Rael, Xerxes Niendorf, Makaighiah Finkemeir, Ryker Finkemeir; great grandchildren: Emersyn, Blaire and Nakai; brother Jerry Rookstool; niece, Leslie Castillo Rookstool; nephew, Jeremy Rookstool and he especially loved his four legged friends, Beebee and Pup Dog.

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