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Robert Patterson Obituary

Bob was born July 6, 1941 in DePere, WI to William James & Edith Patterson. He passed away January 7, 2010 in Colorado Springs, CO. He leaves behind his spouse, daughters Robyn Dold of Camas, WA; Cindi Macias of Colorado Springs, CO; Grandchildren, Megan Dold, Nina Macias, Jessica Crumb, Lucas Macias; Son-in-Laws Eric Dold and Jose Macias. Bob proudly served his country for over 21 years in the U.S. Air Force and 27 years with the U.S. Postal Service in Colorado Springs. He was a Green Bay Packers and NASCAR fan. His love for bowling, automobiles and country music was unequaled. Memorial Service with Full Military Honors will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, January 15, 2010 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue. The family requests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes Association in Bob's memory.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 12, 2010.

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February 11, 2010

be happy in heaven Bob, You are loved

Cindi Macias

January 19, 2010

Thank you all for the warm thoughts and prayers.

I miss you dad.

Robyn (Patterson) Dold

January 19, 2010

The love and support we felt from all those who loved my father was truly heartwarming. Thank you to all of you for your thoughts, prayers and love you sent our way. My father was a blessed man to have such amazing friends.

Theresa Jones

January 14, 2010

I had the joy of seeing Mr. Patterson at my place of work as he brought our mail to our office and he was such a wonderful man. We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with your family.
Theresa Jones (Law Office of Dale Halling)

Mary Malecek

January 13, 2010

Robyn, Eric, Megan and family~ My heart goes out to all of you, even though I did not have the honor of knowing Bob. I am truly blessed to be an aquaintance of his beloved Robyn!! I am sure he had to have been the most amazing man to produce such a wonderful woman with nothing but giving and caring for all who are lucky enough to know her. Yes, Bob must have been a wonderful person!!! Thank You Bob for Robyn and the rest of your family. Shine down and smile on them often for you will not leave them anytime soon!! They will love you, remember you and cherish you for a lifetime to come and keep you alive and well in thier hearts. I am sure they will always "thank you for the memories".
Mary Malecek

Laurie Taylor

January 13, 2010

Cindi, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I can remember him driving us around when we were teenagers, he would never say no, even when it was snowing like crazy. What a great Dad.

Theresa Day

January 13, 2010

Bob was our postman for our business off Academy Park Loop several years ago, he was a really nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. God Bless!

Sid & Eva Dyke

January 12, 2010

our thoughts & prayers are with you and your loved ones on your time of grief,, may your memories bring you comfort.. god bless,,

January 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Timn Caldwell

January 12, 2010

Now Bob has 50 yardline seats at Lambeau and front row at Daytona! No more car troubles my freind.

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