Dale F Patton, Sr., age 96 years, of Oswego, IL died Monday, September 9, 2013 Jennings Terrace in Aurora, IL. He was born July 21, 1917 in Grafton, IL the son of the late Charles F and Hazel M nee Belden Patton. He served his country honorably with the US Army during World War II. Prior to retirement Dale was employed at Barber-Greene in Aurora, IL for over 35+ years. He was a life member of Raven Masonic Lodge #303 AF&AM in Oswego, IL. Dale is survived by a son Dale F (MaryAnn) Patton, Jr of Oswego, IL, two granddaughters Brenda Patton of Montgomery, IL, Shawn (Duane) Rickert of Leland, IL, four great grandchildren Steven and Matthew Shirley, Dustin and Kyle Rickert, a great great granddaughter Rachael Shirley and a sister Maxine Wilson of Montgomery, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife Wandaline Patton, a son in infancy Charles Patton and a sister Jewel Langston. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, with a Masonic Service at 7:00 PM, at the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY 1801 Douglas Rd Oswego, IL. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to either Jennings Terrace 275 S LaSalle St Aurora, IL 60505 or Raven Masonic Lodge #303 AF&AM 71 S. Main St Oswego, IL 60543. The family would like to extend a warm thank you to the staff of Jennings Terrace where Dale has lived the last ten years. For additional information 630/554-3888.