- Date Of Birth: March 25, 1936
- Date Of Death: March 21, 2023
- State: Ohio
Richard (Dick) David Patterson, MD., age 86, passed away on March 21, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 25, 1936, he was a lifelong “Akronite.”
He graduated from Buchtel High School in the class of 1953. His college days were spent at the University of Akron where he joined Phi Delta Theta fraternity, actively supporting his “Brothers in the Bond” for his entire life.
While at UA, Dick joined the Soccer team. He said the first soccer game he ever saw was the first one he played in at the collegiate level. He must have done alright as he was named “All American.” He was a lifelong supporter of not only the University of Akron but the soccer team as well.
At UA Dick met his future wife of sixty-three years, Joyce Greene. He chose to further his education completing Medical School at The Ohio State University.
In his free time, Dick loved Cleveland sports teams, having season tickets in multiple years to multiple teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Indians). He was a long serving commissioner for Bath Little League and also loved coaching his sons’ little league teams, watching them bloom into high school pitchers.
Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce, parents, Robert and Marian Patterson, his brother, Robert Patterson, and his daughter, Jackie.
He is survived by his sister, Linda Cole, his daughter, Julie Ragan (Jack), and sons Richard D Patterson, Jr (Janine) and David Patterson, seven grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and friends.
