Leonard Virgil Patterson, 70 of Craig, NE

Leonard Patterson

LEONARD VIRGIL PATTERSON was born August 26, 1943 in Craig, Nebraska, to Virgil and Ruth (Monson) Patterson. He passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Arbor Manor in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 70 years. Leonard chose to donate his body for medical research.

Leonard was baptized and confirmed in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah, Nebraska. He graduated from Tekamah High School in 1961. Leonard worked several jobs around the Craig area before enlisting in the U. S. Army on April 30, 1964. He saw active duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged April 28, 1967. Leonard was very proud of the years he served his country. He was a member of the Craig American Legion Post No. 127.

Leonard married Phyllis Bartling and to this union two sons, Brian and James were born.

Leonard spent most of his adult life driving his truck across the United States from coast to coast and had many tales to tell about his travels.

On April 4, 1992, Leonard married Teri Krueger. They made their home in the Craig area.

Leonard enjoyed fishing, gardening and visiting with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-and father-in-law, and brother, Carroll Pearson.

Survivors include his wife, Teri; sons, Brian Patterson of Fremont, NE, James Patterson of Sioux Falls, SD; stepson, Jack Martin of Harlan, IA; sister, LaVonne (Pearson) Shodeen and her husband, Ken, of Colorado Springs, CO; sister-in-law, Mary Alice Pearson of Oakland, NE; five grandchildren, Kali, Mia, Mason, Alicia and Cassie; two great grandchildren, Berlin and Easton; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, March 7, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

MILITARY HONORS:   American Legion Post No. 127 and No.  46, Ryan VFW Post No. 5543,

BURIAL: Craig Cemetery at a later date

NO VISITATION

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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