Harold Victor Patton

DANE-Harold V. Patton, age 95, of Vienna Township, Dane County passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1917 at the family farm in Vienna Township, the son of the late Victor and Ruth Patton. Harold was a graduate of Lodi High School and the University of Wisconsin River Falls with a degree in Education and Agriculture. He was active on the family farm all his life with dairy, beef and crop operations at various times. Early in his career he initiated the Veteran-On-The-Farm Program in Columbia County. He taught agriculture and conservation at Portage High School, retiring in 1980. In 1978 he received the State of Wisconsin’s Distinguished Service Award for 35 years of devoted service in educating Wisconsin youth. Harold was a member of the Lodi United Methodist Church, where he had been active in many leadership positions. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Zor Shrine. He was passionate about Masonry and became Master of the Lodge in 1950. He was preceded in death by Ruby Price Patton, his wife of 54 years and his two sisters; Kay Bernien and Marjorie Roberts. He enjoyed his Church, the family farm, traveling and spending time with special friends. Harold is survived by two daughters; Cheryl (Robert) Schack of Cashmere, Washington, Laurel (Mac) Stevenson of Aledo, Texas, four grandchildren; Eric (Claire) Schack of De Pere, Wisconsin, Darren (Katsuyo) Schack of Redmond, Washington, Tracy (David) MacMillan of Olympia, Washington and Joseph Stevenson of Fort Worth, Texas, seven great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at LODI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 Locust St., at 2:00 P.M., on Saturday, August 3, 2013 with Reverend Marjorie Rice Myers officiating. Interment will be at the One Hundred Mile Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 2, 2013 at HAMRE GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main Street, Lodi. Masonic Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. A visitation will also be held between 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. at the LODI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH prior to the funeral service. The family suggests memorials to the Lodi United Methodist Church or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Hamre Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care 157 S. Main Street, Lodi 608-592-3201 Cemetery: Interment will be at the One Hundred Mile Grove Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Lodi United Methodist Church or charity of your choice.