Thomas H. Patterson

Thomas H. Patterson, 96 of Minocqua, passed away on Saturday, July 19 at Careview Health and Rehab in Minocqua. Thomas was born on July 9, 1929 in Fifield, the son of William and Winnifred Patterson.

Thomas attend college in Ashland, and after serving in the Air Force, he worked at a sawmill, but most of his career as an auto mechanic for Matz Motors. After retiring he enjoyed working for Semling Distributing.

Thomas enjoyed small game and deer hunting, fly tying and fly fishing, picking wild mushrooms, cooking, smoking and pickling fish. Loved making his homemade wine and maple syrup, cherished his family picnic outings and setting up at flea markets.

He is survived by his sons Tom Patterson Jr. and Mike Patterson and by his daughters Norma (Scott) Semling, Karen Parcher and Pam (Mark) Siech and by grandchildren Scott (Bree) Semling Jr., Eric Semling, Jason Parcher, Grey (Taylor) Siech and Ali Siech and by great grandchildren Allysen (Jayden) Sus, Ashlynn Semling, Kendel Semling, Olivia Parcher, Lachlan and Beckhem Siech and by his nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents William and Winifred Patterson, his siblings Sam Patterson, William Patterson, Winnifred Fox, Florence Witt, Barbara Patterson, Carol Jean Patterson and infant brother Henry.

Upon his wishes, cremation took place and private graveside services will take place at Forest Home Cemetery in Fifield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Madsen-Empey American Legion Post 89 in Minocqua.