Dan J. Patchett

Dan J. Patchett, 67, of St. Anne, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born December 9, 1954 in Kankakee the son of Donald and Shirley (Curwick) Patchett. On May 26, 1973 he married Nora Etzel in Herscher. He owned and operated D&N Patchett Enterprise for 40 years. Dan loved to tinker in his shop, model trains, and camping. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Dan was infamous for always having a hot cup of coffee and he adored breakfast. He really enjoyed taking care of the yard, specifically mowing the lawn, even when it didn’t necessarily need to be done. He is survived by his loving wife, Nora Patchett of St. Anne; his four children, Beth (Steve Robbins) Patchett of Kankakee, Keith (Debbi) Patchett of Earl Park, Indiana, Lucas (Alicia) Patchett of Bourbonnais, and Andrea (Mike) White of St. Anne; grandchildren, Gage (Loni) Denham, Amanda Daily, Hunter (Mitch) Michal, Austin Patchett, and Wyatt Battermann; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Dennis (Rita) Patchett of Chebanse and Dale (Diana) Patchett of Kankakee; as well as best friend and neighbors, Kurt Moranz and Wayne Dunham. Dan is preceded in the death by his parents; a sister, Christy Craig; and a grandson, Cullen White. Visitation will be held Monday, January 31, 2022 from 10am until the funeral service at noon at Jensen Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.