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Leland “Lee” C. Patterson, Jr., age 86, of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Lee was born in Green Bay to the late Leland, Sr. and Emerine (Melotte) Patterson on April 9, 1938. He graduated from Green Bay West High School and worked at Green Bay Packaging for 44 years until his retirement. In June of 1998, Lee married the former Nancy Buckley.
Lee was a country boy at heart. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing and reading which was his passion (especially Westerns). He was a member of the NRA and the Green Bay Yacht Club in which he was the Commadore for 2 years. He enjoyed spending time in his cabin in Pembine. For five years, Lee spent his time building a 42’ fishing boat in his dad’s back yard.
Lee is survived by his wife: Nancy Patterson; his children: Tony Patterson; Todd (Lori) Patterson; Sheila Patterson; Steven (Julie) Fay; Pamela (Doug) Beahm; Mark Fay (Claudine); his grandchildren: Bethany, Bella, Dustin, Zachary, Thadeus, Markee, Seth, Chad, Zander, Emily, Nicholas and Rachael; great grandchildren: Karter, Flynn, Boone, Sophia, Archer and Kyle; one brother and sister-in-law: Craig & Terri Patterson. He was preceded in death by his parents Leland & Emerine Patterson, his first wife Suzanne Patterson, two brothers Gary and Kevin Patterson and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law Joyce & Joe Dery.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at The Lyndahl Funeral Home.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the services at 3:00 p.m.
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