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RAYMOND S. PATTERSON
Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Raymond is survived by his loving family, wife, Peggy Patterson (Beller), children, Sarah (Kyle) Robbins, Scott (Fiancé Christie Beebe) Patterson, Stacy (Cory) Dillard, grandchildren, Elijah Robbins, Levi Patterson, Chip Dillard, Collins Dillard, Cooper Dillard, siblings, Bill (Denise) Patterson, John (Pam) Patterson, Norman Patterson, Paul Patterson, Kay (Tom) Ducett and numerous nieces and nephews.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Norman & Rita Patterson (Ward) and brother Edward Patterson in infancy.
Raymond was a founding member of the Mokena Burros Youth Football and longtime Coach and Board Member. He retired from Bill’s Drywall in 2020 after 40 years of service. Raymond loved golfing, fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423 on Thursday, May 1st, 2025 from 9:00 AM until time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ronald McDonald House would be greatly appreciated.
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