Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Fax 260 726-7172

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Howard Patch age 96, of Bryant passed away Tuesday November 3, 2020 at Swiss Village in Berne. He was born in Grant County, Indiana on August 29, 1924 the son of Clarence and Martha (Alderton) Patch. He was married on April 20, 1946 to Delores Patterson and she passed away on July 8, 2020. Howard was retired from Meschbergers and had also worked for Karsh Stone and Bearcreek Farms. He attended the Evangelical Methodist Church and Macklin Chapel.

Surviving are two daughters Susan Hoover (husband Steven) of Kansas City, MO and Cindy Betz (husband Larry) of Geneva, one sister Ruth Habegger of Berne, Three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren

Funeral services will be Friday November 6, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Hines presiding. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bryant. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 – 1:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor. Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com