Richard Patin Obituary
Richard E. “Dick” Patin, Age 93, went home to heaven on January 14th, 2026.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Betty.
Loving father of Sharon (Thomas) Bird, James (Robin) Patin and Cynthia (Scott) Leister. Proud grandpa of Joseph (Kristin), Daniel (Ashleigh), Matthew (Bradi), Ashley, Jessica, Shauna (Peyton) and Kylee (Jacob). Great grandpa of Reese, Thora, Harvey, Saylor, Griffin, Gracie and Honey.
He enjoyed bowling, golfing, stock car racing, playing and watching baseball and football.
He proudly served our country in the US Army during the Korean War.
Longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Franklin.
Visitation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6881 S. 51st St., Franklin, WI 53132 on Saturday January 24th, 2026, 1 – 3 pm. Funeral Service 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church appreciated.
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