Robert Patton

Robert R. Patton, 85, of Sinking Spring, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:45 am in the residence of his son Timothy P. Patton, Ephrata. He was the husband of the late Arlene (Quaintance) Patton who passed away June 17, 2017. Born in Reading, Mr. Patton was the son of the late Francis J. and Carrie (Lonaberger) Patton. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt and the USS Antietam. Mr. Patton was the manager of receiving department at Wilson High School for 10 years. He is survived by his children Timothy P. Patton, husband of Charlene Patton with whom he last resided; Kimberly A. Wanner, wife of Larry Wanner of Wernersville; Lori L. Wanner, wife of Walter Wanner of Wernersville; Courtney E. Serba, wife of Daniel Serba of Dagsboro, DE and was preceded in death by his daughter Heidi Gaugler, wife of Jay Gaugler of Mount Penn, who passed away March 10, 2016. Mr. Patton is also survived by his grandchildren Jeremy, Walter, Jordan, Jessica and Morgan Wanner; Landon Gaugler; Zachary, Lindsay and Camry Patton; Alicia and Danny Serba; great grandchildren Talon; Polaris and Wyatt Wanner and Emilia Ward. Mr. Patton was preceded in death by his step grandson Dylan Dieffenbach, Jr. He is also survived by his sisters Shirley Pienta of Georgetown, DE; Cathy Miller of Reading and Donna Ferragame of Reading and was preceded in death by brothers Bernard, Richard and Charles "Pete" Patton and sister Barbara Malecki.
Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, Friday, March 8, 2019 at 12:00 pm. Amy S. Landis, Certified Celebrant will officiate. Entombment with Military Honors rendered by the United States Navy Honor Guard will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery and Mausoleum. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Grane Hospice & Care, Inc. 1012 West 9th Ave. Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406 in memory of Mr. Robert R. Patton. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.