Matthew Burns Patterson

life story

In loving memory of Matthew Burns Patterson 8/13/1955 -1/25/2022

Matt (aka Matt the Rat) died six days after suffering a massive stroke.

Matt returned to Wisconsin/Minnesota in September 2021, after living in Boston and New Hampshire for 40+ years.

Matt is survived by son Mark, mother AnnaMae, siblings Linda Kolnberger (Dick), Patti Peyer (Mike), Tom, John (Donna), Mark, and Midge Jackson (Joel), and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and life-long friends. Preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Diane, father Roy, brother Dan (Sue) and sister Cathy Zahradka (Paul-deceased).

Matt attended South St. Paul High School where he played hockey as a goalie. He spent 30+ years in Carpenters Local 33 in Boston, as a Master Carpenter and union steward. He helped build the Ted Williams Tunnel under the Boston Harbor, along with many other structures.

Matt's interests include cooking, gardening, birdwatching, and playing acoustic guitar. He was an avid reader of the Bible and seeker of truth. He was a jokester and like most of his siblings, very loud when we get together. We will miss our long conversations catching up, and sharing his many stories of adventures on the Mississippi River.

Matt will be laid to rest In Massachusetts with his wife Diane.

memorial service

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services