Ruth H. Patten

Born in Waverly, Iowa on May 11, 1924
Departed on August 20, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Ruth H. Patten, 86, a resident of Summit Pointe Senior Living Community in Marion, was called to her heavenly home Friday, August 20, 2010. Services will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids at 10:30 AM Thursday. Graveside services and interment at 2 PM Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and from 9:30 AM to service time on Thursday at the church.

Surviving to cherish her memory are three children, Barbara J. Mordhorst and husband Dennis of Soldier, Iowa, Steven R. Patten of Iowa City, and Linda S. Patten of Marion, three grandchildren, Debra Gress and husband Aaron of Charter Oak, Iowa, Jenny Neddermeyer and husband Jason of Marcus, Iowa, and Robin Neddermeyer and husband Jared of Charter Oak, Iowa, four great grandchildren, Dawson and Peyton Gress, Hannah and Kaden Neddermeyer, two sisters-in-law Lorraine Koch of La Crosse, Indiana, and Jean Koch of Bloomington, Minnesota, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, a sister Pauline, and two brothers Rev. Paul, and Rev. Roland.

Ruth was born May 11, 1924 in Waverly, Iowa to Rev. Otto and Ruth Lottes Koch. She married Robert D. Patten on June 28, 1949 in Waverly, Iowa. She was employed by the Lutheran Mutual Insurance Company as a typist. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, and St. Johns Lutheran Church in Monticello. She loved music, traveling, flower gardening, and spending time with her family.

Ruth’s family wishes special thanks to Summit Pointe and Iowa Hospice for their tender care of her.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

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