Robert Earl Patterson, 79, of Louisville, passed away September 13, 2018. He was born August 18, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was an Air Force veteran and had worked for NASA. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dottie Jean Patterson; and his daughters, Rebecca and Monica. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.