Robert E. PattersonRobert E. Patterson was born on October 7th, 1928 to Ellis Reed and Mildred Marie (Rush) Patterson at Hutsonville, Illinois. Bob attended Vincennes University where he studied accounting. He married Anna L. Young on May 10th, 1949, at Birds, Illinois. Bob served his country for 20 years, after being drafted into the Air Force. His final duty station was Grissom AFB, Peru, Indiana. Bob bought 2 small businesses and had a long-term position with the Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, Indiana. He retired from WCH and moved to Leesburg, Florida. He spent 10 years in Florida before moving to Indianapolis, Indiana.He is preceded in death by his wife, of 68 years, Anna. He is survived by his two sons, Jeffery (Teresa) and Jon (Kim). He had 2 grandsons and 3 great-grandchildren. Calling will be Monday October 30, 2017 at Flanner Buchanan-Speedway from Noon to 2 pm with a funeral service at 2 pm. Online condolences and a video tribute may be viewed at www.flannerbuchanan.com