Obituary for Richard W. "Pitter" Patterson
Iron Mountain – Richard W. “Pitter” Patterson, jr., 71, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home.
He was born on December 9, 1952, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Richard and Jeannette (Tomassoni) Patterson.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1972 until his honorable discharge in 1975. During his military career, he especially enjoyed the time he served in Germany. He worked in several local business in the area but especially enjoyed his side-job of bartending, where he was famous for his Bloody Mary’s.
He is survived by his son, Rick (Joanne) LeBeau of Vulcan; siblings, Marilyn Shaw, Mike Patterson, and Patti (Jim) Menza; his aunt; and numerous cousins; nieces; and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Patterson; sister, Ruth Phillips; sister-in-law, Geri Patterson; and brother-in-law, Brian Shaw.
Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Jacobs Funeral Home. A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Danielson officiating.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Pitter’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com
The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Pitter’s legacy of life.
He was born on December 9, 1952, in Iron Mountain, Mich., to the late Richard and Jeannette (Tomassoni) Patterson.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1972 until his honorable discharge in 1975. During his military career, he especially enjoyed the time he served in Germany. He worked in several local business in the area but especially enjoyed his side-job of bartending, where he was famous for his Bloody Mary’s.
He is survived by his son, Rick (Joanne) LeBeau of Vulcan; siblings, Marilyn Shaw, Mike Patterson, and Patti (Jim) Menza; his aunt; and numerous cousins; nieces; and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Patterson; sister, Ruth Phillips; sister-in-law, Geri Patterson; and brother-in-law, Brian Shaw.
Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Jacobs Funeral Home. A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Danielson officiating.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Pitter’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com
The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Pitter’s legacy of life.