Ronald Francis Patterson

Ronald Patterson, 80, of Dade City, FL passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. Ron was born April 8, 1943 in East Chicago, Indiana to parents Harry and Rosa "Lucille" Patterson.

He graduated with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Ron was a US Army Veteran having proudly served in the Vietnam War. After the Army, he spent his entire career at Inland Steel and retired after 37 years.

He enjoyed traveling- cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska, tours of England, France, Switzerland and Austria, several of our National Parks, and multiple trips to Canada and Italy to meet and visit family.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Arlene.

He is survived by his nephew Scott Spalding (Jessica)and niece Gina Dasco (Roman); grand-nieces Gabbi and Sienna Dasco; brother-in-law Bob Spalding; his partner in life (and travel!) Tina Price; many cousins and extended family members; and best dogs Rocky and Lily.

Florida Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 1-2pm, with a 2pm service at the Lakeland Funeral Home.

Indiana Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 11am-12pm, service at 12pm at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home in Munster. Interment with military honors to follow in the Memory Lane Memorial Park, Schererville.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Cavalier Rescue of Florida may be made at cavrescuefl.org

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