Gerald I. Patterson

He was born Aug 12, 1926, in Londonderry, Ohio to the late Boyd & Oma Patterson (Rhodes). He served honorably in the Navy during WWII. He retired from Columbus Coated Fabric in Columbus after 30 years. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW & held a commander position for 4 years at the Charles Mumaw Jr. Post.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth A. Patterson; 3 sons, Tim (Joy) Patterson of Marengo; Jeff Patterson of Marengo; & Mike (Mandy) Patterson of Cardington; grandchildren, Nikki (Shaun) Hutchason, Jason Patterson, Jacob Patterson, Randy & Garrett Patterson; great-grandchildren, Abby & Reanna Hutchason, Jaylen & Brylen Patterson.

Visitation will be from 4pm-7pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N High St., Worthington, where a funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory or extend a condolence.