Deacon Patrick W. "Pat" Patterson

Deacon Patrick W. "Pat" Patterson, age 78 of Cobden, died Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Extended Care in Clayton, MO. He was born March 9, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the son of Harold George and Verla E. (Wolfe) Patterson. He married Joan Ruberry on September 9, 1967 in Evergreen Park, IL.

Pat is survived by his adoring wife, Joan Patterson of Cobden, IL; two sons, Patrick John "P.J" and wife Sheila Patterson of Savoy, IL, Charles Christopher and wife Joyce Patterson of Fults, IL; two daughters, Amy Lynne and husband Anthony Irali of Indian Trail, NC and Samantha Venturelli and partner Leon McDaniels of Elkville, IL; grandchildren, Gillian Sloane Patterson, Jocelyn Moiraine Patterson, Jessica Patterson, Kaytlin Patterson, Alexander Anthony Irali, Ashlynne Marie Irali, Kayla Bechtold, Patrick Venturelli, Joseph Venturelli, Braxton Baseden and Bradlle Smith; great grandchild, Lorynn Patterson; siblings, Carol and husband Jim Miller, Jean and husband Don Chilson, Bill and wife Debbie Patterson, and Jim Patterson; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Pat was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated with a Business Degree from the University of Illinois Chicago before making Cobden his permanent home in 1973. After years in corporate jobs, he found his true passion when he was ordained a Deacon in the Belleville Diocese on Dec. 21, 1985. He later earned a Masters of Theology and served for 20 years as a Chaplain for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Marion before his retirement in 2008. He continued to serve as a Permanent Deacon for St. Joseph Parish in Cobden until his passing. He touched many people's lives through his selfless service.

He was an avid reader of many subjects, loved to play many different instruments, including the guitar and mandolin. He particularly enjoyed woodworking in his retirement. He also enjoyed fixing computers for friends and family, playing with his dogs and his grandchildren.

Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobden with Bishop Micheal McGovern as celebrant along with Father Uriel Salamanca. Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. The Rosary will be said at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belleville Diocese Deaconic Program or for the St. Francis Community Animal Rescue & Education (CARE). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Cobden, IL at a later date.