Hollis "Pat"Patterson

Hollis B. "Pat" Patterson, died Tuesday, April 12, 2012 at the age of 94. He was born July 14, 1917, in Vermontville, MI. The son of Jesse and L. Estella (Ballou) Patterson. Pat married Doris Arlene Raidel on December 26, 1937 in Indiana. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2006.

Pat is survived by his daughter, Janet (Bruce) Cornelius of Haslett, son, Douglas (Gloria) Patterson of DeWitt, grandchildren, Steve (Kerry) Dodos, Lenny (Noreen) Patterson, great grandchildren, Christopher Dodos, Jennifer (Grady) Fallon, Benjamin Dodos, Justin Patterson, Jesse Patterson, great great grandchildren, Cooper Fallon and Ellie Fallon as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Doris, Pat was preceded in death by three grandsons, Anthony Dodos, Patrick Patterson and Erik Patterson.

Pat attended the National Institute of Dry Cleaning in Maryland. He remained in the dry cleaning profession for 40 years. Pat was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and Capital City Gun Club, as well as a life time member of the National Rifle Association. He was also Captain in the Civil Air Patrol.

A private graveside service was held. Memorial contributions may be made in Pat's memory to Clinton County Meals on Wheels, 201 E. Walker St, St. Johns, MI. 48879. The family was served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.