Daniel Patterson

Daniel Dewayne Patterson, age 73, resident of Breese, Ill., passed away March 15, 2026 at his home. Dan was born January 3, 1953 in Waynesville, Mo., to James and Ruby, nee Lee, Patterson.

Dan attended East Side High School in East St. Louis, Ill., and served in the US Army as an 82nd Airborne Ranger and in the US Marine Corps. He was an avid runner in his younger years, competing in multiple marathons. He worked in residential construction as a carpenter and was a former custodian at First Baptist O’Fallon. Although small in stature, he was strong as an ox, yet tender-hearted, and giving – sometimes to a fault. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother Timothy; and sister Pamela Kloepping.

He is survived by his daughters Kelly Boyle of Freeburg, Ill., Isabella Patterson; grandchildren Brendon, Gabby, and Emma; siblings Russell (Debbie) Patterson of Kremmling, Colo.; Teresa (Marty) Ledington of O’Fallon, Ill., Deanna Patterson of Troy, Ill., and brother-in-law Mike Kloepping of Lebanon, Ill.; nieces and nephews Dawn Armstrong, Sarah Smith, Alexis Hardy, Jack Hardy, Danielle Patterson, Kris Kohlmiller, Lauren Heimbeucher, and Joshua Ledington.

Memorial donations are suggested to First Baptist Church O’Fallon, online at https://fbcofallon.org/give or by mail to FBCO, 1111 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon, IL 62269, or by check or cash at Wolfersberger Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Visitation: 4 – 6 pm, Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O’Fallon, Ill.

Funeral Service will be held at 9 am, Monday, March 23, 2026 at First Baptist Church O’Fallon Chapel (use Seven Hills entrance), 1111 E. Hwy 50, O’Fallon, with Rev. Dr. Doug Munton officiating. Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.

Obit Provided By:
Wolfersberger Funeral Home