Marilyn Patterson Obituary

We bid farewell to Marilyn Patterson (Wapakoneta, Ohio), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 26, 2024 at the age of 90. Marilyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Kuhn and Mabel Kuhn (Ballinger); her husband Robert L. Patterson of Lima; her sister Meredith Kay Workman; and her son-in-law Jerry D. Burkholder.

She is survived by: her children, Pamela S. Burkholder (Patterson) of Knoxville, TN and Terry Patterson (Vickie) of Roy, Utah; her grandchildren, Christopher W. Burkholder of Wapakoneta, OH and Joy A. Burkholder of Knoxville, Tennessee.; her great grandchildren, Chelsea L. Burkholder and Sophia C. Burkholder; her niece Deborah Guyer; her great-nieces, Tasha Guyer and Aimee Tully (Guyer); her cousins, Charles Guyer and Daniel Tully; and also, Ava Guyer, Adrienne Tully, Brienne Tully and Amanda Burkholder (Wilson).

Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory (1102 Lincoln Ave, Wapakoneta, OH 45895). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.