John Lewis Patterson, Creston, Iowa and formerly of Savannah, MO passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Greater Regional Health in Creston, IA.  He was born August 24, 1932 in Andrew County, MO to Carl and Ruby (Martie) Patterson.  He married Erma Bower on June 14, 1952 in Savannah and she preceded him in death in 2009.

John cherished his family and the precious time he spent with them.  He had a career with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad from 1952 through September 1987.  John was a strong man of dignity and respect.  He enjoyed hard work, gardening, wood working, fishing, camping, and traveling to the mountains.  As a grandpa, he was known as Papa, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. In the evenings, he would listen to old country music with his daughter. He was also a big fan of his Iowa Hawkeyes.

Survivors include his daughter, Susan Kosman of the home, granddaughter, Meghann Kosman of Maryville, MO, his sister, Mary Smith of Savannah, MO, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by parents, wife, grandson, James Kosman, son-in-law, Michael Kosman and three brothers, Lloyd Patterson, Ernest "Pat" Patterson, and Harold Patterson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, MO on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at 10:00am. Family will receive and visitors at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home on Monday, August 19th, 20019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Burial will follow in Forbes Cemetery in Forbes, MO.  Memorial contribution can be made to Children and Family Center at 1220 E. 2nd St. Maryville, MO 64468.