Richard Patterson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Patterson (Afton, Minnesota), who passed away at the age of 89, on October 8, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Patterson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey Pierce and Ethel Pierce; his stepmother Edna Patterson; and his siblings, Donald Patterson, Arland Patterson, Ruth Morem and Marjorie Kimball.
He is survived by: his wife Ora Mae Patterson; his daughters, Kim Scanlan (Jerry) of Oronoco, MN, Kristie Patterson (Bill Tinucci), Kay Moquist (Kevin) of Woodbury, MN, Karin Johnson (BJ) of Oakdale, MN and Karla Wise (Bill May) of Woodbury, MN.; his grandchildren, Colin Scanlan (Ashley Freese) of Byron, MN, James Scanlan (Darcy Simmons) of Austin, MN, Bryant Moquist of Venice, CA, Mackenzie Moquist of Pasedena, CA, Taylor Jones (Sam) of Mound, MN, Parker Moquist (Gracie Cherrey) of Charlotte, NC, Dalton Johnson (Katie) of Cottage Grove, MN, Hayley Johnson of Oakdale, MN, Olivia Johnson (Shaun) of Maplewood, MN, Hannah Wise (Danny Marquardt) and Caleb Wise of Woodbury, MN.; his great grandchildren, Adrianna, Abigail, Gabrial, Jordyn, Olivia, Evelyn, Vincent, Jayce, Maverick, Kendall, Ryann, Jett and Eze; and his brother Allen Patterson of Spring Grove, MN.
During Covid, Richard with the help of Ora Mae wrote his autobiography "'A Lifetime of Git her Done", telling and sharing stories of his life and all the adventures for his children and grandchildren and generations to come.
Memorials are preferred to the family.
