Harold R. Patterson

Harold R. Patterson, 93, of Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA, died peacefully at the Coatesville Veterans Hospital on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Born in Lancaster on September 19th, he was the husband of Janet I. Hamilton Patterson. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on January 31st. Not only was he committed to the love of his life, but he was truly loved by his family. He was the son of the late Harold R. and Annabelle Davis Patterson, Sr. A lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church, Harold graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1942 and worked for the former Queen Dairy and W.L. Zimmerman in Intercourse. He proudly served his country with the United States Army during World War II. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with five bronze stars. He served in Normandy, Rhineland, Central Europe, Northern France and Ardennes. Harold enjoyed all sports, participating in bowling leagues at Rocky Springs, Leisure Lanes and Strasburg, bowling until he was 90. He was a member of the VFW in Millersville and will be remembered as patient, faithful, courageous, and ornery and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Ronald E. Patterson, companion of Deb Adams, Hustontown, PA and Lisa M., wife of Thomas A. Buckius, Lancaster, PA, and his five grandchildren: Timothy Patterson, Victoria Capoferri, Ronald Patterson, Jr., Bryan Buckius, and Olivia Buckius, and his six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel L. Patterson and his siblings, Betty Jane Lichty, Kathleen Frymyer and Donald Patterson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Harold’s Graveside Service at Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with The Rev. Beth R. Hawk officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in his name to Christ Lutheran Church, 2 W. Strawberry Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 or the VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320-2096, to the attention of Hospice.