Patterson, Lawrence Augustine

1918 - 2009  (90 years)    Has no ancestors and no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Patterson, Lawrence Augustine
  Born	28 Mar 1918
  Gender	Male
  Died	12 Mar 2009
  Obituary	13 Mar 2009
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Lawrence Augustine Patterson, age 90, of New London, died at home on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Larry was born on March 28, 1918. He served in the U.S. Army. Retired from Harnischfeger in Milwaukee. He was proud of his service in the U.S. Army and was an active member of VFW, Amvets, American Legion and DAV. He served in Central America. Larry loved roller skating and met his wife, Florence, at the Palomar Roller Rink in Milwaukee. They traveled the Wisconsin and Illinois area to visit different skating rinks and continued skating together well into their 70s. Larry was an avid collector of model trains, coins, books and pens. He was featured on the cover of Model Railroader. He was a selfless volunteer. His work at St. Joseph's Residence in New London, at the New London Museum and with the Boy Scouts of America was recognized in 2008 when the city of New London declared a "Larry Patterson Day" in his honor. Prior to living in New London, Larry and Florence were active helping sailors from many other countries when their ships carried freight to and from Milwaukee. After retirement Larry worked many years as a Boy Scout troop leader. He worked with handicapped boys in the New London area. They were always welcome in his home to play with the model trains. He was recognized for 80 years of service to the Boy Scouts and was also awarded the Silver Beaver, the Boy Scout local council's highest commendation. Survived by stepchildren: Virginia Willis, New London; George (Lorna) Brennenstuhl Taylor, MI; David Brennenstuhl, Churubusco, IN; Terry (Tim) Taylor, Bloomington, MN, special friends, Judy Keller and John Groat, many grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by wife, Florence, sisters, Ruth Dreeland and Mercer Tuttle, brother, Jerry Patterson, and a stepson, John Brennenstuhl. Funeral services for Larry will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New London with Rev. Bil Sutlief officiating. Burial will be in the New Maple Creek Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Larry's family is grateful that Larry was able to remain in his home thanks to the help provided by his special friend and caretaker, Judy Keller, best friend, John Groat, friends and neighbors, Mary and Larry Guthu, niece and nephew, Joyce and Lee Bressler, and niece, Sue Radomski. We thank everyone who continued to think of Larry and cheered him with their visits during his extended illness. We also appreciate the caring support provided by Heartland Hospice during the last months of Larry's life. Cline & Hanson Funeral Home 209 W. Cook St., New London 920-982-3232 www.clinehanson funeralhome.com
  Reference Number	5982
  Person ID	I316637	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

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  Patterson, Lawrence Augustine Mar 28, 1918 - Mar 12, 2009