Gary Patton

Gary Michael Patton, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Carol Patton; cherished son of the late Marjorie and Lawrence Patton; devoted father of Christy (Jim) Loehrer, Keith (Rochelle) Patton, Jennifer Elder, and Julie (Gabe) Dubois; loving grandfather of Tara (Jeremy) Paschall, Cody (Meghan) Huffman, Abigail (Dave) Hosack, Isabelle Patton, Ellie Patton, Devin (Mia) McDaniel, Cameron Gossett, Dishae (Darren) Riegel, Olivia Elder, Ava Lujan, Jesse (Tabatha) Loehrer, Jake (Mya) Loehrer, Avenly Jones, Alysa Giacin, and Ashtyn Heuer, and great-grandfather of Teddy Huffman, Tatum Hosack, McKinnon McDaniel, Naomi Pavia, Gentry Loehrer, Reese Loehrer, West Loehrer, Charlie Jones, Cooper Jones, Sophia Riegel, and Bentley Riegel; dear brother of Lindell (Karen) Patton, Jim (Linda) Patton, Joyce (the late Bill) Fischer, the late Shirley (Richard) Morris, the late Diana (Ralph) Gullett, the late Harry Patton, and the late Roger Patton, and brother-in-law of Shirley Patton, Mark (Sherrill) Edelen, Laura (Rich) Kopp, and Linda (Garry) Day; precious uncle of twenty-two nieces and nephews.

Gary was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent nearly 40 years as the owner and operator of Gary Patton Service Company, as well as 30 years with General Motors. Gary was known for his willingness to lend a helping hand, often doing repairs around the Knights of Columbus Hall, where he was also a proud member and captain of the bingo team. He loved hunting, horseshoes, bowling, golfing, and cheering on his beloved St. Louis Cardinals. A lifelong baseball fan, Gary made it a point to visit every major league baseball stadium. Some of his grandchildren’s favorite memories were tractor rides with Grandpa to the little store down the road for candy and a “sodie”. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loved joking with others, and was a loyal friend to many. Above all else, Gary deeply loved his family, especially his grandchildren and all the babies who brought him endless joy. Gary was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Gary's name to the Alzheimer’s Association or Parkinson’s Foundation.