Ronnie G. Patton, 83, of Seneca, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

He was born on July 26, 1940, in Danville, IL, to Fred and Mary (Moore) Patton. In 1985, he married Donna Youmans of Seneca who survives.

Ron was employed by Caterpillar in Aurora for over thirty years until his retirement. Following retirement, he had a real love for farming. He worked on local farms for over 30 years. He especially loved family gatherings. The bigger the party, the bigger his smile. But, his greatest love was spending time with his kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He and his wife, Donna, were snowbirds and spent many winters together in Texas. They loved traveling around the country on their Goldwing motorcycle.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Les (Deb) Patton, Randy (Michael Obremski) Patton, Julie Patton, Cheri (Dean) Gumm, and Kristi (Tim) Wig; his step-daughter, Jane (Ray) Wilson; five grandchildren, Dan (Danielle) Barker, Stefany (Jacob) Mickelson, Amy (Bobby) Wujek, Josh (Samantha) Burzynski, and Tyler Wig; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Gary (Judy) Patton; one sister, Bonnie Joneson; and also several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Emmett Joneson.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 3 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Larson of the First Baptist Church of Morris officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Seneca.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Burzynski, Tyler Wig, Jacob Michelson, Bobby Wujek, Bobby Joneson, and Matthew Patton.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com