Gregory Allan Patterson, 57, of Dawson, IL passed away on Sunday June 22, 2025.

Greg was born on January 22, 1968 in Springfield the son of Charles Patterson and Nancy Clark.

After high school, Greg enlisted in the United States Army and served 2 tours in Iraq. He received the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal and several other decorations.

Greg loved music all of his life. He was a founding member of the Wolf Creek Boys which he played with (left handed) for 20 plus years. Music was his passion and he spent his free time traveling with his family to concerts and encouraging his family and friends to play.

Greg married Michelle Abbott and would divorce, and Jill Wiggins and would divorce. Greg married Danielle Durham of Dawson on May 6, 2023 and they remained together until his passing.

Greg is also survived by his children, Lauren Patterson of Los Angeles, CA, Henry Patterson and Rhett Patterson of Rochester; brothers, Rodney Patterson of Springfield and Matthew (Shawn Revelle) Patterson of Kansas City, MO, Chad Rutschke (Jean) of Peoria, IL.; his father, Charles (step mother, Shirley) Patterson of Springfield; and step-father, Gary Scharfenberg of Herculaneum, MO; step brothers, Scott Scharfenberg (Wendy) of Hillsboro, MO; Brian Scharfenberg, of Barnhart, MO. and many beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, and step sister, Lana Rister.

Cremation services will be accorded.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday July 1, 2025 at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street, Rochester, IL 62563 from 4:00pm till 7:00pm. Military Honors will be held privately for the family at Camp Butler National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choosing in Greg's memory.