John E. Patch Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 27, 2023, at the age of 86, John E. Patch of Topeka, Kansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alva Patch and Virgie Bloom Patch (Merritt) of Goff, KS.; his siblings, Katherine Savage (Patch), Evelyn Hittle (Patch), Jimmy Patch, Irvin Bloom and Loren "Bud" Bloom; his former wife Eileen; and his son Thane.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy; his children, Travis Patch (Carrie) of Holton, KS, Tim Patch (Kristi) of Topeka, KS, Troy Patch (Shelby) of Lawrence, KS, Lois Alford (Greg) of Topeka, KS, Lisa DeVader of Holton, KS and Lori Smith (Tony) of Topeka, KS; and his sister Betty Huss (Patch) of Topeka, KS.. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Wetmore Bible Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.