Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameLtc. Robert Joseph PATTY [57538], [57539]
BirthDec 23, 1934, Miami County, Ohio [57538]
DeathNov 15, 2021, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio [57538]
BurialDayton National Cemetery, 4400 West 3rd Street, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio [57538]
FlagsUS Air Force
FatherGeorge Findley PATTY (1903-1970)
MotherOpal Amanda KATHERMAN (1902-1994)
Spouses
BirthSep 1, 1934, Ohio [57540]
DeathMar 6, 2011, Otway, Scioto County, Ohio [57540]
BurialPleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Miami County, Ohio [57540]
DivorceJan 1, 1984 [57540]
Obituary Online notes for Ltc. Robert Joseph PATTY
ROBERT JOSEPH PATTY
December 23, 1934 - November 15, 2021

U.S. Air Force Veteran

OBITUARY
Lt Col Robert Joseph Patty USAF retired, passed away Monday, November 15th, in Portsmouth, OH, at the age of 86. Son of George and Opal Patty (Bradford, OH), Robert served in the USAF as a distinguished officer, pilot, and combat veteran. Robert married J.M. "Mackey" Bashore Patty (deceased), and is survived by their 4 children.

Robert graduated from Bradford (OH) High School, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business from Bowling Green University and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.

Robert felt it an honor and privilege to fly many of the various aircraft of his era (F-86, F-106, F-101, F-4, & C-121). He loved to tell stories of the many interesting moments he experienced in flight. Among his favorite pastimes were visiting with friends, boating, bicycling, watching college football / basketball, and he looked forward each year to the pageantry of "the greatest spectacle in racing" (The Indianapolis 500).

Memorial services for Robert will be at noon, Saturday, December 11th at Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Otway. The family will receive friends from 10 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

The family asks that in lieu of sending flowers, those with the time and inclination share a memory regarding Robert, by posting it online. [57538]


Lt Col Robert Joseph Patty USAF retired, passed away Monday, November 15th, in Portsmouth, OH, at the age of 86.

Son of George and Opal Patty (Bradford, OH), Robert served in the USAF as a distinguished officer, pilot, and combat veteran.

Robert married J.M. "Mackey" Bashore Patty (deceased), and is survived by their 4 children, Cindy Durant (husband Kenny Durant), Scott Patty, Timothy Patty (wife Leticia Patty), Rebekah Manning, and 7 grandchildren, Gabriel Durant, Joy Durant, Joel Durant, Jacque Patty, Shae Patty, Skylar Patty, and Keegan Manning.

Robert graduated from Bradford (OH) High School, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business from Bowling Green University and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.

Robert felt it an honor and privilege to fly many of the various aircraft of his era (F-86, F-106, F-101, F-4, & C-121). He loved to tell stories of the many interesting moments he experienced in flight. Among his favorite pastimes were visiting with friends, boating, bicycling, watching college football / basketball, and he looked forward each year to the pageantry of "the greatest spectacle in racing" (The Indianapolis 500).

Memorial services for Robert will be at noon, Saturday, December 11th at Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Otway. 

The family will receive friends from 10 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.  There will be a reception at 2:00 p.m. at Shawnee Lodge.

The family asks that in lieu of sending flowers, those with the time and inclination share a memory regarding Robert, by posting it online.

https://www.botkinhornbackfuneralhomes.com/obituary/robert-patty
Obituary Online notes for Juanita Murray (Spouse 1)
Divorced from Robert Patty - 1-1-1984 [57540]
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