Charles Neal Patterson, age 87, of LaHarpe, Illinois died at 7:28 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2011 in Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa. He was born June 10, 1924 in LaCrosse, Illinois, the son of Earl and Mona McCleary Patterson. On June 17, 1943, he married Merle Rathbun in Kahoka, Missouri. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2007.

Neal, and his brother were co-owners of the LaHarpe FS service station from 1948 to 1977. He then worked for Farm Service Company until his retirement. He was a charter member of the LaHarpe Lions Club, a member of LaHarpe Lodge #195 AF & AM, and the LaHarpe Christian Church. He enjoyed attending the LaHarpe and Illini West Football and Baseball games, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.

Survivors include one daughter - Carol Boecker of Madeira Beach, FL., three granddaughters- Chrissie (Brent) Kienol-Berlett of Fort Madison, IA., Heather Kienol of Burlington, IA. and Niki Kienol of LaHarpe, and one great grandson- Stefan Berlett . He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Cindy Kienol, two sisters and one brother.

The funeral service for Mr. Patterson will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 in the Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. Burial will be in the LaHarpe Cemetery. Friends may call after 3:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home where the family will meet with friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Lions Club.