Dean Patterson

June 29, 1934 - August 26, 2012

Dean Patterson of Cadillac passed away August 26, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He was 78. Dean was born on June 29, 1934 in Reed City, Michigan to Joseph C. and Ethel (Johnson) Patterson. Growing up, he worked the family dairy farm with his family, graduating from Reed City High School and Ferris University. He married the former Joyce Larson in 1955 in Cadillac. Together they raised three sons: Jim (Patti) Patterson, John (Merlene) Patterson and Joe (Laurie) Patterson. Dean and Joyce owned and operated Cadillac Plumbing and Heating for many years. Dean was an avid outdoorsman, truly enjoying his deer camp in the Upper Peninsula and his weekend home in the Manistee River. He loved hunting and fishing with his sons and travels with his dear friend, Bill Snider. Dean is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce, his three sons Jim and Joe of Cadillac and John of Longmont Colorado. He was an extremely proud grandfather to Ashley Patterson of California, Joshua Patterson and Hanna Patterson of Colorado and Zachary Patterson of Michigan, also, his grand-dog Katie Bug. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Hallie and Donald Patterson. In accordance with Dean\'s wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice. Arrangements were made by Peterson Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.