As many of you know Patrick Haenelt, one of the brightest stars in our community, transitioned suddenly due to natural causes. He was a passionate genius with the biggest heart. Patrick and his partner Jessie have been huge contributors to our community for years. They gave so much love and energy in their 20 years together.
As you can imagine with the unexpectedness of this Jessie is devastated and at a loss. This will be a big change for her. It is time for us to give back to them. We would love to make it so she has a few months to process and plan her next steps. His passing has left not just a huge emotional hole but a financial one for her. In the immediate future, Jessie will need to figure out how to cover final expenses, rent and bills. She will need to find a new place to live eventually but we don’t want her to have to go through everything right away.
Our goal is to raise enough to get her through September and make this transition as smooth as possible. He was one of the most genuine, kind-hearted, funny, talented, creative, wonderful weirdos ever. His passing leaves a great void in the music community and it will be felt keenly by all of us.
For now she is surrounded by friends and enveloped in love. There is a fridge and freezer full of food. We are taking our cues from Jessie and what she needs, and will be using this page to help communicate those non-monetary needs as they arise.
There will be a memorial service in the fall and as things settle we will keep everyone informed.
Feel free to donate here or Venmo @Jessie-Tear directly.
Thank you so much for all the love we are showing her. Patrick is missed so much!