Jeanne L Jansen
on 09/14/2021 at 3:25 pm
My sympathy to all the family. Ronnie was a great guy.
ReplyRonald 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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Ruth Ann Hanft on 09/14/2021 at 7:43 pm
My deepest sympathy to the entire Patton family. Had many good times growing up in the same neighborhood. RIP
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Shelley Houston Goodman on 09/14/2021 at 5:06 pm
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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Bob Smith on 09/14/2021 at 5:58 pm
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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Marlene Mueller on 09/15/2021 at 8:24 am
So sorry for your loss.
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Marlene Mueller
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Bob Smith on 09/14/2021 at 5:59 pm
Tell Mom I said hi.
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Mark Stehl on 09/15/2021 at 1:17 am
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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Jennifer Smith & Michael on 09/15/2021 at 9:38 am
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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Sue and Bob on 09/15/2021 at 2:36 pm
Bonnie, Mike, and all the family,
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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 on 09/16/2021 at 11:52 am
Our condolences to the family. Ronnie was a really nice guy. He will be missed.
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Anglela and Lee Schnell on 09/15/2021 at 2:47 pm
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.
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Jim Monike on 11/08/2021 at 5:23 pm
I grew up with Ron and have a lot of school memories that include him. My prayers for his family.
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I grew up with Ron and have a lot of school memories that include him. My prayers for his family.
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.
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.
Our condolences to the family. Ronnie was a really nice guy. He will be missed.
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
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. Ty for your service. 🙏🏻
Tell Mom I said hi.
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.
So sorry for your loss.
Marlene Mueller
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.
My sympathy to all the family. Ronnie was a great guy.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Patton family. Had many good times growing up in the same neighborhood. RIP