Allen “Al” Patterson, 61, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester.
Allen Robert Patterson was born November 15, 1960, in Rochester, to Robert and Donna Mae (Kvarme) Patterson. Al grew up in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1980. After high school, Allen worked at John Adams Middle School in Rochester as a custodian.
Al enjoyed seeing the wildlife out his window while watching television and movies. He assisted with planning Chatfield Western Days and was a past member of the Chatfield Lions Club.
Al is survived by his mother Donna of Chatfield, sisters Linda (Bob) Finley of Eagan, Minn., and Cheryl (Al) Hanson of Grand Meadow, Minn.; brother Duane (Brenda) Wertz of Hutchinson, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
Al is preceded in death by his father Robert, and grandparents George and Marcia Patterson and Carsten and Emelia Kvarme.
Funeral service for Al will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Chatfield Lutheran Church in Chatfield, with Pastor Nissa Peterson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30–11 a.m. before the service at the church. Burial will be at Chatfield Cemetery following the service at church.
Riley Funeral Home of Chatfield is assisting the Patterson family with arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at rileyfuneralhomes.com.
Sal says
Al will be missed.