Robert J. "Pete" Patterson, 62, of Minerva, died, Tuesday, July 15th 2014, in Ashford, Alabama, from injuries sustained in a car pedestrian accident.

Pete was born in Alliance, OH on May 10, 1952, a son of the late Egbert M and Rosemarie (Tuscano) Patterson, Jr.

He was a free spirit who over the last several decades traveled the United States bartering to make a living. He was a nomad who loved this land and its people and enjoyed the hospitality of Americans eager to share a meal, conversation and a place to camp for the night.

Pete is survived by three sisters, Susan Patterson, of Minerva; Betsy Patterson, of Minerva; Patty (Brian) Young, of East Rochester; six brothers, Michael Patterson, of Carrollton; Daniel (Sherry) Patterson, of Alliance; Mark (JoAnn) Patterson, of Canton; Timothy (Paula) Patterson, of Carrollton; Thomas (Lisa) Patterson, of Dellroy; John "Willy" Patterson of Alliance; and several nieces and nephews, He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother David Patterson, a niece Kelly Ann Patterson, a nephew Derek Partterson.

Following cremation in Alabama, a Memorial Service will be held at the Bartley Funeral Home at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 30th, 2014 with Pastor Chet Howes officiating. Calling hours will be 12 - 1 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190, or The Arbor day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410