Name: Calling hours for Charles W. Patterson
Start: 2020-06-06T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-06-06T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Elm Ridge Memorial Park

Charles W. Patterson

Muncie - Charles W. Patterson, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Charles was born in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday, September 3, 1943, to Harold Patterson and Marie (Prosser) Patterson. He married Pamela McHaley. She passed away June 30, 2011.

Charles joined the Army and served his country well from 1968 to 1970. He was stationed at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and also served at Cam-Ranh Bay during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, Charles went to Ivy Tech and earned his Associates Degree. He then worked nearly forty years for Ivy Tech as the Evening Coordinator. Charles joined St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Muncie and served there for many years.

Charles loved Chicago sports such as White Sox, Bears and other teams. His house was divided on sports, which made for lively conversation. He always said Notre Dame was "God's Team". He would have parties, and invite family and friends for the Super-bowl and other events. The Ivy Tech staff and students were his family too, and he went to many funerals of family and friends. He always did whatever he could to help out family and friends. Charles loved his grandchildren so much, and he will be dearly missed.

Charles is survived by his son, Mike Patterson (wife, Amber); a brother, Jim Patterson; sisters, Patricia Darling (husband, Larry) and Carol Walker; grandchildren, Emily, Jaime, and Megan Patterson; a lifelong friend, Pat Pettit; a godson, Tom Darling; and several nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, and ex-wife, Pamela Patterson.

A special "Thank You" to I.U. Health Hospice and all of the staff for the excellent care given to Charles and his family.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9908.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304. Father Robert Williams will officiate. Military honors will be conducted by the Army and the Delaware County Honor Guard.

Family and friends may call on Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at: www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Star Press from May 29 to Jun. 1, 2020.

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MICHAEL Kleeberg

June 4, 2020

I always believed that Charlie would live forever. He was there when I started at Ivy Tech in the spring of 1991. No matter what anybody needed, or when they needed it, Charlie figured out a way to meet that need. He was always ready to listen to difficulties professional or personal, and ready to show how to live life according to the hand you were dealt. He was spiritual yet unconditionally humane. Ivy Tech has not been the same since he retired; I always used to joke with him about how, if I were within a mile of him, I didn't need a telephone, because he and I each had such loud voices. Charlie gave me a role model for a live cherished and well lived. My deepest sympathies to his surviving family.

Mary Lewellen

June 1, 2020

I was saddened to hear about Charlie's passing. There were three things I always knew about Charlie: he loved and was so proud of his family; he was dedicated to the students and adjunct faculty at Ivy Tech, especially those who had evening classes; and he was always optimistic about the White Sox. He added something special to the lives of those who knew him. He will be missed.

Samuel Cooper

May 31, 2020

I was a member of the Adjunct Faculty at Ivy Tech for 18 years in Muncie, Anderson and Marion. Charlie was the Evening Coordinator and was a blessing for all Faculty and students. Anything you needed, Charlie would get and bring to you. He was always laughing and pleasant to be around. We used to tease him about the Chicago teams not ever winning. I was really happy that Charlie lived to see his Beloved White Sox win the World series. Charlie was on cloud nine. He also saw his Bears win the Super Bowl, and The Cubs finally win the World Series. We had many wonderful discussions about baseball. Rest in Peace my friend. I was honored to be your friend and I am a better man for having known you. Ivy Tech was a better place because you were there.

Nancy Warner

May 30, 2020

Charlie and my late husband, John Warner, worked together at Ivy Tech. He was a treasured friend and a good man. I am sad to learn of his passing, and I send my sympathies to Mike and the rest of the family.

Nancy S. Meyer

May 30, 2020

I worked with Charlie for ten years, and I retired 1993 as secretary of Instruction. He was a good soul and will be missed. Sadly, I haven't seen him for years. Michael and family and friends of Charlie have my deepest sympathy. God Bless You.

RANDY BROWN

May 30, 2020

SAD TO READ ABOUT CHARLIE. AMBER YOU AND MIKE HAVE MY SYMPATHY, i FIRST MEET CHARLIE AT IVY TECH, HE WAS A GREAT PERSON

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