Richard was born in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Max and Shirley Patterson (deceased). Richard and Anita Overstreet have one son, Bryce Patterson (Darla) and son Michael Davies of Wentzville (St. Louis), Mo.
He is survived by his sisters Janet Panhorst (Bob), Foristell (St. Louis) Mo., Joni Rector, (Ron) Moberly, Mo., Joyce Davidson, Macon, Mo. and his brother, Robert Patterson, Quincy, IL. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Kirksville. Burial with Military Rites will follow the service at Park View Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held the night before the service from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Donations may be made at the viewing and service (envelopes will be provided) or they may be sent to the Davis Playle Hudson Rimer Funeral Home, 2100 E. Shepherd Ave., Kirksville, Mo.. 63501, Please make donations payable to the American Diabetes Association, Type 1 research. The American Diabetes Assoc. distributes funds back to the community it was received from.