Patrick A. Gmeiner, 60, of Augusta, passed away on November 30, 2011. Born in Ensisheim, France, he came to the US in 1982 and lived in Passaic before moving to Augusta 16 years ago. Patrick, who had a passion for photography, was an Electrical Engineer and was in Sales for Crane Corporation in Fairfield for the past 8 years. Beloved husband for 15 years of Andrea Vladichak. Devoted step father of Alex Vladichak Litichevsky of China and Chelsea Vladichak Lamarche and her husband Michael of Massachusetts. Loving son of Alice (Ergenschaeffter) of France and the late Adolph Gmeiner. Loving son-in-law of Genevieve Vladichak. Dear brother of Christiane Herling and her husband Jean Claude. Loving uncle of Vincent and Frank. Cherished Pepe of Callie Cora Lamarche. Loved brother-in-law of Karen Friedrich, Mary Vladichak and Susan Nelson. Patrick will be greatly missed by many friends and family. Memorial Mass, Friday 11 AM at St. John Kanty RC Church, 49 Speer Ave., Clifton. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org in Patrick's memory, would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.