Robert A. Patterson's Obituary
Robert A. Patterson, age 77 of Hamburg, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his residence. Born July 5, 1935 in Marion County Indiana, he is the son of Elizabeth (Nee: Himes) and Charles Patterson. He married Bertha Dwenger September 24, 1955 at St. Anne’s Church in Hamburg and she preceded him in death August 28, 2012. He served in the Navy from 1954 until 1958 and went to work for the Hill-Rom Company after being discharged. He spent 35 years with Hill-Rom retiring as a foreman.Bob’s faith was important to him and he donated countless hours of his time and talents to the church in several capacities including serving for funerals, a Eucharistic minister, a lector and a past parish council member. A huge fan of western movies and books, he also liked working out in the yard, took pride in tending to the flower beds in the front yard and spent many years as a league bowler in Batesville. His kids teased that dad was particular and gave the example that when setting up chairs at church, the rows had to be “just so.” Bob also had a sweet tooth. A weakness for doughnuts and a nightly bowl of ice cream were among his favorites.He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Denny Lamping of Hamburg; sons and daughter-in-law Dan Patterson, Mike Patterson, Bill and Shelly Patterson, all of Hamburg; sisters Marlene Rickey of Indianapolis, Nancie Eaton of Florida; brothers Michael and Patrick Patterson, both of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother Joseph Patterson and grandson Rob Vance. Visitation is Thursday, March 21st from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday, March 22nd, at St. Anne’s Church with Rev. George Nangachiveettil officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by the Batesville V.F.W. Post #3183 and the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271. The family requests memorials to St. Anne’s Cemetery Fund or Margaret Mary Hospice.
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