Tom Paterson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Tom Paterson, age 73, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 17, 2018 in Sioux City, Iowa. Memorial services will take place Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund to the family has been established. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Thomas David Paterson was born on February 14, 1945 in Atlantic, Iowa to Elmer and Evelyn (Anderson) Paterson. He lived his youth in Atlantic and graduated from Atlantic High School in 1962. On September 12, 1970, Tom was united in marriage to Shirley Schuler in Atlantic. Together they raised three children: Jason, Ryan, and Brad. The couple later divorced. Tom entered the Army National Guard in 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1971. Family was very important to Tom. Throughout his life, he always enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. He was a part of a card club and made time for his favorite activities which included golfing, bowling, and fishing. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Jason (Barbie Terry) Paterson of West Des Moines, Iowa; Ryan (Jenny Ahlers) Paterson of Lakeside, Iowa; and Brad Paterson of Storm Lake, Iowa; sister, Karen (Bob) Foster of Shenandoah, Iowa; grandchildren: Brooklyn and Irelyn Ahlers of Lakeside, Iowa; niece, Tammy (Marty) Hansen of Springfield, MO; and his nephew, Craig Foster of Shenandoah, Iowa. Tom is preceded in death by his parents.

Tom Paterson

February 14, 1945 - March 17, 2018