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Dean Patton Obituary
JACKSON, OH: Dean Franklin Patton, age 87, of Jackson, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2011 at his home. He was born July 9, 1924 in Jackson to the late Hazel P. Bertsch. He was a 1942 graduate of Jackson High School, and was a World War II Navy PT Boat combat veteran, having served throughout the South Pacific as a Gunner's Mate aboard PT 160. He retired in 1984 after 35 years of employment as a Carman at the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Jackson Car Shops. He was a life member of Elks Lodge 446.
He was preceded in death by his mother; step-father, Charles A. Bertsch; wife, Winifred (Elliott) Patton; and son, David Elliott Patton.
He is survived by one son, Steven F. Patton of Gahanna, Ohio; three daughters, Dee Ann (Dennis) Coll of Lancaster, Ohio, Jan (Mike) Roberts of Jackson, and Beth Ellen (Dan) Lyons of Powell, Ohio. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Grant F. Patton and Dean Maxwell Patton of Portage Lakes, Ohio, Kelsey Beth Roberts of Jackson, Benjamin Alan Coll of Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Jonathan Patrick Coll of Santa Barbara, California and Susannah Elisabeth Coll of Columbus. He is also survived by a very special friend, Ruth Mercer.
The family will receive friends at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home, Jackson, Ohio, on Saturday, August 20, from 11 until 12:45 p.m. when the funeral procession will proceed to Soldier's Circle in Fairmont Cemetery for a graveside service, officiated by Rev. Dennis P. Coll.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements entrusted to the caring staff of Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home.
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ROBERT ANTHONY HARRISON
July 23, 2025
Mr. GTO....A few years late but am still sincere in expressing my condolences to the entire family. During my short stay in Jackson a couple decades ago I was enlightened by a couple of conversations with Dean. In addition, I'm learning David is no longer with us....again, I'm so sorry. The world was a better place when they were among us. I still retain fond memories of our youth and remain having a heavy right foot. Would love to hear from you. Mad Anthony...304.543.3775 email:[email protected].
August 25, 2011
Dee, Steven Jan & Beth,
I am so sorry to learn of your Dad's death. We were in Dayton with my Mom's sister JoAnn, whose husband passed away. I am just sick that I wasn't there for the funeral. I know there is a huge hole in your hearts. We were so lucky to have our parents for as long as we did. I lost Dad last Sep't. and Mother 11 yrs ago. I just cleaned out our family home they'd had for 65 yrs. No small task. Your Dad was really neat. Quiet, strong and smart. I admired his ability to fix up old antiques and saw a trunk he did that now belongs to Casey's daughter Jenny Wolford. It is beautiful.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sally Jones McNamara 286-6301; we live in Cindy's family home near Parkview school.
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