John L. Patterson graduated from Cory-Rawson High School
John L. Patterson, 36, passed away October 26, 2021 at his residence. John was born September 30, 1985 in Bluffton to John and Rachelle (Deerhake) Patterson.
John was a 2004 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School. He was a jack-of-all trades working with plumbing, heating and construction. John had previously worked for All-Star Plumbing and Heating. He was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren and was a self-taught guitar player.
Survivors include his mother, Rachelle N. Patterson of Bluffton; a brother, Jacob (Kyrah Yinger) Patterson of Leipsic; two nieces, Jaylin and Alaina Patterson; his paternal grandmother, Barb Patterson of Lima; maternal grandfather, Don Deerhake of Elida and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
John was preceded in death by his father, John Patterson; paternal grandfather, John Patterson and maternal grandmother, Karen Deerhake.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod, Ohio 45850.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
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