Donald "Butch" Patterson, of Lake Placid passed away on Friday afternoon December 31, 2021 at the Tampa General Hospital.  Donald was born in Keokuk, Iowa and was the son of Fleta Ruth (Oehmigen) and Melvin O. Patterson.  Donald served his country with honors in the United States Air Force.  After serving his country, Donald became a Master Plumber in Iowa for many years.  He has been a winter resident of Lake Placid since 1994, moving here as a permanent resident from Iowa in 2007.  Butch enjoyed a great round of golf, playing poker and woodworking.  He loved to be with his family and friends anytime they could get together. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joyce, daughters; Joni Miller (Tim), Jennifer Suttle (Jeremy), sons; Rod Patterson (Anita) Mark Patterson (Becky), several grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.  A service to celebrate Donald's life will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetery with military honors presented by the United States Air Force Friday April 1st at 10:30 AM.