Patrick Fletcher, Norman, Oklahoma Obituary, Death – Patrick Fletcher, a former Sooners quarterback who played for OU from 1998 to 2000. has died, University of Oklahoma mourns.
Patrick’s legacy at OU is forever tied to greatness. As a quarterback for the Sooners from 1998-2000, he contributed to one of the program’s most storied seasons—the 2000 National Championship team. Though his stats (23-of-41 passing for 364 yards and four touchdowns) only tell part of his story, those who played alongside him knew his value went far beyond the numbers.
JD Runnels, a former OU fullback, perhaps said it best: *“I was never teammates with Patrick Fletcher, but he always made me feel like I was. He will be missed—the truest Sooner.”* That was Patrick: a man who made people feel seen, valued, and part of something bigger. His loyalty to OU never wavered, and he remained active in *Sooners Helping Sooners*, giving back to the community that shaped him.
Yet for all his achievements on the field, Patrick’s greatest pride was his family. He leaves behind his wife, Diana, and their two children, Isabella and Jess, along with his mother, Pam Hurley; father, Ron Fletcher; and brothers, Ronnie and Paul. To them, he wasn’t just a former Sooner quarterback—he was a loving husband, a doting father, and a brother who brought laughter and warmth to every moment.
Patrick’s passing leaves a void that can’t be filled, but his spirit lives on in the memories of those who loved him—whether in the roar of Memorial Stadium, the quiet moments with family, or the countless lives he touched with his generosity.
Rest easy, Patrick. You were the truest kind of Sooner—one who led with heart, both on the field and off.
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