Mr. Edward Russell "Pat" Patterson
October 5, 1929 - May 23, 2019
Edward Russell “Pat” Patterson, 89, of Morton, died at 3:47 AM on May 23, 2019 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He was born on October 5, 1929 in Dolgeville, NY to Adelbert and Marietta (Aiello) Patterson. He married Dorothy Lena VanGeelan on November 22, 1951 in Peoria, IL. She preceded him in death on November 21, 2010. Edward’s survivors include 1 daughter Theresa Faye (Erwin “Bud”) Towne of East Peoria, 2 grandchildren Travis (Alanna) Towne, Bree Towne, and 1 great-grandchild Lena Baylee Ishmael of Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Richard Patterson of Boston and Albert Patterson of Herkimer NY. Edward retired in 1967, after 20 years of service as a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. Post military retirement he was employed by Caterpillar for 25 years where he worked in parts supply and forecast analysis. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Morton. A private memorial service will be held at Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorials may be made in his name to the Knights of Columbus in Morton. You may leave online condolences at GaryDeitersFuneralHome.com.
Edward Russell “Pat” Patterson, 89, of Morton, died at 3:47 AM on May 23, 2019 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He was born on October 5, 1929 in Dolgeville, NY to Adelbert and Marietta (Aiello) Patterson. He married Dorothy... View Obituary & Service Information