Robert A. Patch

Robert A. Patch, 83 of Sioux City, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at a local care facility. Per his wishes, no public services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Robert was born on September 11, 1936 in Cherokee, Iowa to John and Marian Patch. The family moved to Sioux City around 1940, where Robert lived the rest of his life. He attended Hunt Elementary School, North Jr., and Central High School where he graduated in 1955. He went on to attended the University of South Dakota, where he graduated with a business degree in 1959. On March 28, 1959 he married Shirley R. Metzger in Sioux City, and to this union two children were born. Shirley passed away on February 5, 2019.

Robert enlisted in the Air Force in 1955, and served for 13 years between the Air Force Reserves and the Air National Guard, before being honorably discharged in 1968. He worked alongside his parents at their business, Patch Craft Hobby, for many years before taking over the business in 1979, when his father passed away. His son Dave joined him in running the shop around 1982.

In his spare time, Robert loved watching Morningside football and basketball games, going to air shows, and spending time in his yard.

He is survived by his two children: a son, Dave Patch; and a daughter, Nancy Patch, both of Sioux City.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley in 2019; and a brother, William from California.