Kenneth L. Patten

1927 - 2014

Kenneth L. Patten obituary, 1927-2014, Coldwater, MI

BORN

1927

DIED

2014

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Lighthouse of Tekonsha

616 N Main Street

Tekonsha, Michigan

Kenneth Patten Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 29, 2014.

Kenneth L. Patten, 87 of Coldwater formerly of Tekonsha, died March 28, 2014 at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born January 26, 1927 in Bridgewater Twp., Ohio to E.L and Pauline (Brown) Patten. Kenneth grew up in the Branch County area. He graduated from Tekonsha High School in 1945 going directly into the US Army Air Corp.
He married Marjorie Phelps Dec. 14, 1946 in Tekonsha. She survives. They settled in Tekonsha in 1947 where he farmed, worked at a factory in Marshall, drove a milk route, worked as a car hauler and in 1953 became the Postmaster in Tekonsha where he stayed for 13 years. He then became a rural carrier in Tekonsha and Coldwater, retiring in 1983.
He belonged to the Loyal Order of the Moose #676, the Homer VFW, and the Coldwater Eagles.
He is survived by 3 children Sharron (Gary) Davis of Tekonsha, Katy (Ken) Barber of Ellenton, FL and Connie (Ken) Behling of Coldwater, also, 6 grandchildren, 15 great grand children and 2 great great grandchildren, Nephew David Buskirk and niece Debbie Christner.
Ken was predeceased by his parents, a son Wade and a sister Barbara Buskirk.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 1, 2014 at the Union Church United Church of Christ in Tekonsha at 1:00 pm with 2 hours of visitation prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am. Rev. Barbara Pryor will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight P.O. Box 636 Port Washington, WI 53074.

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March 23, 2019

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Judy Vahs

SUPER LIKEABLE LOVEABLE FAMILY GUY...EVERYBODYS FRIEND

April 8, 2014

Sharlynn Winter

We loved Uncle Kenny very much, he will be sadly missed. Our love goes out to the family in this time of sorrow.

April 1, 2014

Marge and family.We are sorry about KENS passing.Had good times with him,You can all remember the good times your family has had together your friends the Harold Fowler Family

April 1, 2014

Tracee (Vincent) Hathaway

Mrs. Patten, Sharon, and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I was a classmate of Wade's and remember his parents with respect and being so strong, yet supportive of all of Wade's friends. Wishing peace and prayers to Mr. Patten's family.

March 31, 2014

Dear Marg,Sharon, Katie, and Connie, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our families spent many wonderful times together. And you all hold a special place in my heart. Gail Casebeer Barker.

March 31, 2014

Brenda Montroy

Sharron, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May you find peace in fond memories as you think of him. God Bless you and your family.

March 31, 2014

Marlene Stemaly

God Bless you all, you have been in our prayers every since you told us Aunt Marge was having surgery, double so since we heard of Uncle Ken. May God hold you all in his loving hands now. We love you all.

March 31, 2014

Connie,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I have fond memories of your family from childhood. Blessings and Prayers for all.
Wanda Duckham Adams

March 31, 2014

Dear Marg and girls,
Sending love and prayers to you.
Judy Jenkins

March 31, 2014

Ann Thornton

Sorry for your loss. Ken was always such a nice man , pleasant, friendly (as is the whole Patten family ). Keeping you all in my prayers. May he forever be in GODS love and light.

March 30, 2014

Sharon Warsop

Dear Marg, Sharon & Connie, So sorry to hear of your dear husband and dad's passing. He was a sweet person and a pleasure to know. Blessings and hugs to you all.

March 30, 2014

Esther Millard & Kathy Elliott

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 30, 2014

So sorry to hear about Ken. He was a really likeable and loveable guy, I admired the whole Patten family. We bless you at your time of sorrow, He certainly will be missed by family and friends.
Frank & Judy Vahs

March 30, 2014

Lynette & Richard Milliman

So very sorry to all the family and friends. Ken was such a good guy and we know he will be missed greatly. God Bless.

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