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Delta Sigma Phi at UW-La Crosse unveiled the Patrick J. Stephens Memorial Garden today at the fraternity’s Main Street house, honoring the longtime member who passed away in February.
Stephens dedicated more than five decades to the fraternity and served as a volunteer for Rotary Lights, Irishfest, and the Freedom Honor Flight.
The memorial garden serves as a permanent reminder of Stephens’ commitment to community support and philanthropy.
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Delta Sigma Phi at UW-La Crosse dedicated the Patrick J. Stephens Memorial Garden Saturday at the fraternity’s house on Main Street.
Brothers, alumni, and family gathered to remember Stephens, who spent more than five decades serving the fraternity and the community.
Stephens passed away on February 3, 2026.
Ken Riley, president of the Alumni Corporation Board, spoke about Stephens’ impact.
“Pat was one of my best friends, one of my greatest mentors, so the garden serves as a permanent reminder of his legacy and all the work that he did,” Riley said. “He believed in community support, he believed in philanthropy, he believed in giving back, and he modeled it the entire time he was alive.”
Stephens was a dedicated volunteer for Rotary Lights, Irishfest, and the Freedom Honor Flight.
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