Donald K. Patterson

Donald Keith Patterson, 74, of French Village, MO, passed away December 12, 2014. He was born July 1, 1940 in Madison, IL. Don proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was retired from Helkamp Construction Company in Woodriver, IL and a member of the Teamsters Local # 525 in Alton, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Gertie (Teetor) Patterson; two sons, Thomas Patterson and John Patterson; one sister and three brothers. Don is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Motl) Patterson; three children, Victoria (Bill) Qualls, Stacie (Tim) Miller and Robert Patterson; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anita Sprankle and Linda Storms; brother, William (Emma) Patterson. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Chapel. Full Military Honors will follow the service. Memorials may be made to the Kilo Diabetes and Vascular Research Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre. View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com