No memorial services are scheduled at this time for Delmar Dean Patterson.
Patterson was born in Atwood, Kansas February 2, 1932, the son of Ralph and Irma Patterson, and youngest of four children. He moved to Iowa at age 7 when his father died. He attended school in Atlantic, Iowa graduating from high school in 1950. He won many accolades for his beautiful tenor voice in competitions and performances. He was united in marriage to Betty Nelson in Atlantic on January 28, 1951. Five children were born to this union. Delmar worked for Firestone until 1958 when he purchased the Home Oil Company tank wagon business. He later purchased the Standard Oil tank wagon, bulk plant, and service station which he operated until retirement. He built and operated one of the first 24 hour fueling stations in Atlantic. He was elected to the Iowa Petroleum Marketers Association and was named to the Amoco Oil Company’s Hall of Fame. He was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, served on the church council, and sang in the choir. Delmar served on the board of Nishna Hills Golf Club, and was president of the Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise which purchased and restored the Rock Island Depot in Atlantic.
He was a member of the Atlantic Lions Club and the Rotary Club. He was an avid woodworker, creating grandfather clocks, cradles, and chairs for all his children.
His children and grandchildren were the greatest source of satisfaction in his life.
Survivors include Bryan Patterson and his wife Diann of Peoria, AZ, and daughters Brianna and Heather; Annette Varley and husband Evan of Stuart, IA, children Clint, Chase, Courtney, and Chad; Julie Younger and husband Greg of Ankeny, IA, children Clete and Haley; Scott Patterson and wife Karen of Tempe, AZ, children Kira, Kristin, and Spencer; son-in-law John Marchiano of Henderson, NV, and son Michael. He has 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, and his daughter, Susan Marchiano.
Delmar died at the Stuart Community Care Center on November 5, 2020 at the age of 88.
