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Paul Patterson Obituary

Paul H. Patterson Hebron/Kouts, IN Paul H. Pattrson, 29, of Hebron, formerly of Kouts, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2003 in Coffeen, IL as the result of a diving accident. He was born June 14, 1974 in Sandusky, Ohio to Larry and Joanne (Kuhns) Patterson. Paul was a member of Kouts Presbyterian Church, graduated from Kouts High School in 1993 and was a 21 year member of Boy Scout Troop 923 where he achieved the rank of Eagle and was an assistant Scout Master. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 12 years with Alpha Company, 863rd Combat Engineering Battalion. He had been employed as a diver with Lindahl Marine for three years. Paul is survived by his parents, Larry and Joanne Patterson of Kouts, his fiance, Sherri Bencze of Hebron, two daughters, Molly Goldberg of Seattle, WA and Drvyn Patterson of Michigan City; three sisters, Pamela Patterson of Indianapolis, Tamatha (Duane) Tackett of Milwaukee, WI and Heather Patterson of Indianapolis. Visitation will be Monday, 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Kouts Presbyterian Church, followed by funeral services at 11:00 AM. with the Rev. Dottie Halverson officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Kouts. Memorials may be made to the LaSalle Council, Boy Scouts of America. Kosanke Funeral Home, Kouts, in charge of arrangements. angelcrestinc.com
Published by The Times on Oct. 24, 2003.

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Sheila Jancho

November 14, 2003

My sorrow goes out to Paul's family and friends especially Sherri Bencze who thought the world of him. May everyone find comfort in this time of sadness.

Sheila Howerton

October 31, 2003

My heart goes out to Paul's family. I hope that you can find some comfort knowing that Paul was a wonderful person who touched many lives

Sharon Strenth

October 23, 2003

I was shocked and greatly saddened to hear of Paul's death. He was such a sweetheart. What I remember most about him was his beautiful, broad smile and his ability to laugh! My condolences to all of you in your loss!

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