PATTERSON JOHN F

LTC John F. Patterson was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/22/2013 at the age of 79.7
Austin, TX
Date of Birth 06/08/1933
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Ret. Lieutenant Colonel John Francis Patterson, 79, died on February 22, 2013 in Richardson, Texas. John was born in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University and graduated from the University of Nebraska.

He was a career officer in the United States Army and served as an aviator of both fixed wing and helicopters in Italy, North Africa, Vietnam, Germany and many stateside posts. He was also a member of the US Army Corp of Engineers. John received numerous awards and medals for service before retiring in August 31, 1973. After his military career, John worked as an executive at the Hartford Group for 18 years before starting his own company, Omega Benefits Services. Upon retirement in 1998, his happiest times were spent with family. John was a great source of strength, pride and joy for his family and all who knew him. He was an exceptional man, a steadfast friend and a loving and deeply loved husband, father, brother and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sheila McDermott Patterson, their three children, nine grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be a military interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Gifts in the memory of John F. Patterson may be sent to The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes who taught at St. Mary's Parochial School, Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania. The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes 320 County Road K Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54937

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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