Raymond Floyd Patten

Raymond Floyd Patten was born on August 21, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He spent his early years in Detroit, Michigan and Indian Lake, Ohio, before serving in the Korean War. Raymond enjoyed a long career with and retired from the Ohio Bell Telephone Company.

Raymond was preceded in death by his wives, Arvella Patten and Carol Patten; son David (Tracie) Patten; brother Bill Patten. He is survived by his daughter Susan (David) Newton; granddaughters Rachel Newton, Mia Patten and Ava Patten; stepdaughter Vickie Reyes; sister Dee Hoffert, nephew Kenny (Cindy) Marvaso; and nieces, Patty (Patrick) Patten-Tiffany and Pamela Thaxon. He treasured additional family in the Knoedler, Neben, Hart, and Pierce families.

Services will be held on February 25, 2025 from 12pm – 1pm (visitation) and 1pm - 2pm (service) at ADVANTAGE by SCHOEDINGER NORTH, 5554 Karl Road in Columbus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Raymond was a devoted father who cherished time with his family, friends, and neighbors. He had a natural gift for conversation, making people feel heard and valued. He lived life on his own terms and found joy in simple pleasures—people-watching, going out for coffee, collecting beer steins, growing tomatoes and flowers, singing old songs, watching old cowboy movies, sitting on the front porch and reminiscing about childhood adventures.

Raymond will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.