Clarke L Patten

Clarke L. Patten, Jr., age 84, passed away on Thursday October 2, 2014 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born on July 5, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Clark L. and Catherine (Kerr) Patten. He served with the US Navy during the Korean War. Clarke had been a resident of Highlands County since 1982 coming from Michigan. He was a member of Leisure Lakes Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 43 years: Karen A. Patten-Lake Placid, FL; daughter: Linda A. Wirth (Peter)-NH; son: Clarke L. Patten, III (Monica)-NH, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Gail Krzywicki, brother: William and sister: Shirley. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, October 18, 2014 beginning at 11:00am at Leisure Lakes Baptist Church with Pastor Don Roberts officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Clarke's memory to: Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, 808 Gardenia St., Lake Placid, FL 33852 www.leisurelakes.org or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson -Nelson Funeral Home (863) 385-0125 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com