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Ronald G. Patton

Ronald G. Patton

Ronald Gene Patton, 73, of New Athens, IL, born March 29, 1948 in Belleville, IL, passed away on September 13, 2021 at Memorial-East Hospital in Shiloh, IL. Mr. Patton honorably served God and Country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam.  After returning home, he was employed as an electrician at Peabody Coal Co. till they closed. He then worked until his retirement at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO as a master electrician.  Ron was an avid golfer and motorcycle enthusiast.  He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by many.

Mr. Patton was preceded in death by his parents – Alvin W. and Helen (Darnstaedt) Patton and his first wife – Trudy (Pilbean) Patton.

Ron is survived by his wife of 30 years – Bonnie (Lewis) Patton of New Athens, IL who he married on November 15, 1991 in New Athens, IL, daughter – Adrianne Patton of New Athens, IL, son – Michael (Jennifer) Smith of Dallas, GA, stepsons – Dennis (Belinda) Ventress of New Athens, Bob (Donna) Smith of Licking, MO and Ray Smith of Springfield, IL, stepdaughters – Darla Kogel of Chester, IL, Dawn (Bill) Jordan of Baldwin, IL, Chris Garret of Worden, IL and Brandy Ventress of Baldwin, IL, two brothers – Rory Patton of New Athens, IL, Roger (Susie) Patton of Marissa, IL, two sisters – Karen (David) Lewis of New Athens, IL and Kathy (Larry) Matzenbacher of Marissa, IL, seventeen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends and his special buddy – Duke.

Memorials: Wounded Warrior Project or to donor’s choice.

Visitation: Friends and family will be gathering from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday September 17, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Athens, IL.

Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday September 17, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Athens, IL with Rev. Lyle Buettner officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.

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  1. Jim Monike says:

    I grew up with Ron and have a lot of school memories that include him. My prayers for his family.

  2. Anglela and Lee Schnell says:

    Our hearts and prayers go out to all who loved Ron. He was an amazing man who was always generous, welcoming and good hearted. He will be greatly missed.

  3. Sue and Bob says:

    Bonnie, Mike, and all the family,
    Bob and I were so blessed to have Ron as an extended “in-law”. It was always a pleasure to be with him. He was so good-natured, positive, and generous. He was one of the good ones and there is now a void in this world.

    • Lori Ann Mavers Schneider says:

      Our condolences to the family. Ronnie was a really nice guy. He will be missed.

  4. Jennifer Smith & Michael says:

    Thank you for loving your son all these years and making him the amazing man he is! You are going to be missed dearly. You’ve made such an impact on our family and Ashlyn, Megan & Jaxon will always have the memories they’ve made with you. We will always love & miss you. Rest in peace forever xoxo

  5. Mark Stehl says:

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. Ty for your service. 🙏🏻

  6. Bob Smith says:

    Tell Mom I said hi.

  7. Bob Smith says:

    The Lord must of had the need for a Marine. Nothing bad to ever say about Ron. He raised one heck of a man. You will be missed and I enjoyed all our bike rides.

  8. Shelley Houston Goodman says:

    My sympathies to his entire family. He was blessed to have had so many loved ones. I am grateful for his service to our country.

  9. My sympathy to all the family. Ronnie was a great guy.

    • Ruth Ann Hanft says:

      My deepest sympathy to the entire Patton family. Had many good times growing up in the same neighborhood. RIP

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  1. My sympathy to all the family. Ronnie was a great guy.

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    • My deepest sympathy to the entire Patton family. Had many good times growing up in the same neighborhood. RIP

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  2. My sympathies to his entire family. He was blessed to have had so many loved ones. I am grateful for his service to our country.

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  3. The Lord must of had the need for a Marine. Nothing bad to ever say about Ron. He raised one heck of a man. You will be missed and I enjoyed all our bike rides.

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    • So sorry for your loss.
      Marlene Mueller

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  4. Tell Mom I said hi.

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  5. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. Ty for your service. 🙏🏻

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  6. Thank you for loving your son all these years and making him the amazing man he is! You are going to be missed dearly. You’ve made such an impact on our family and Ashlyn, Megan & Jaxon will always have the memories they’ve made with you. We will always love & miss you. Rest in peace forever xoxo

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  7. Bonnie, Mike, and all the family,
    Bob and I were so blessed to have Ron as an extended “in-law”. It was always a pleasure to be with him. He was so good-natured, positive, and generous. He was one of the good ones and there is now a void in this world.

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    • Our condolences to the family. Ronnie was a really nice guy. He will be missed.

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  8. Our hearts and prayers go out to all who loved Ron. He was an amazing man who was always generous, welcoming and good hearted. He will be greatly missed.

    Reply
  9. I grew up with Ron and have a lot of school memories that include him. My prayers for his family.

    Reply

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