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Robert Patterson Obituary

Age 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Robert was the oldest of six children born to Robert and Ernestine Patterson. He Graduated from Washington High School. in East Chicago Indiana in 1966. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retiree of Inland Steel after 43 years. Robert is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Rueth. he leaves to mourn his wife Valerie Tibbs- Patterson daughter Alexandria, son John Robert, brothers, Bernard (Geneva) Patterson and Gary (Pshion) Patterson, sisters Doreen Patterson of Wisconsin and Debra (Robert) Washington of Chicago, Illinois, mother-in law, Jean E. Tibbs, best friends Robert (Bobby and Maryanne (Shorty) Ramirez, and a host of nieces, nephews friends and relatives. Services will be held Monday, January 14, 2019 at First A.M.E Church 2045 Massachusetts Street in Gary, Indiana at 11:00 am. Visitation will precede the funeral at 9:00 am. Arrangements by Manuel Memorial Funeral Home.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 11, 2019.

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Almeda Harris

January 24, 2019

So sorry to hear about Dinky, he was a groomsman in my wedding and a good friend for many years. Peace and God's strength to the family.

Andy Callas

January 13, 2019

Patterson family,
I am so sorry to read of Robert's passing. We arrived at East Chicago Washington High School and became lifelong friends. He worked at Inland Steel and I, on the East Chicago Police Department. I would see him often while I was on patrol, going or coming from work, and we would both start laughing even before we said a word. I lost track of my friend (which I regret) after I retired and moved. Robert was certainly a great friend, a good man, whom I will truly miss. May your memories of Robert soothe you, your friends comfort you, and your family's strength help your hearts begin to heal. May the love you all shared sustain you through this time of sorrow. TIME PASSES, BUT WONDERFUL MEMORIES NEVER FADE. Please accept my deepest sympathy...and may Robert rest in peace.

Asst. Chief Andy Callas (ret)
East Chicago Police Department

Stella Harris

January 13, 2019

To Val, Ali, John praying for you and all the family at this time may God
bless and be with you and may Robert Rest In Peace.

Elizabeth Battle

January 12, 2019

To the family of Robert (Dinky)
Patterson, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. You have my sincere, deepest symathy. I haven't seen, or talked to any of you in years but I do remember growing up and living on Carey St. With you all. You are all in my prayers may God continue to cover and hold you during this time of bereavement. Thinking of you...

Robert Ramirez Jr.

January 11, 2019

Our deepest condolences to you Auntie Val,Ally & John. May God Bless you & the entire family during this time of sorrow. We Love you all very much.

Lois (Sugar) Smith

January 11, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

January 11, 2019

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First A.M.E Church

2045 Massachusetts Street, Gary, IN

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421 W. 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402

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