Background
Patterson, James Robert was born on August 21, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Wortman and Greta (Esterline) Patterson.
Patterson, James Robert was born on August 21, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Wortman and Greta (Esterline) Patterson.
Student, College of Wooster, 1948. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1952. Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Ohio State University, 1960.
Postgraduate, Ohio State University, 1962.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1952, advanced through grades to lieutenant, 1956, served on United States Ship Iowa and United States Ship Carpellotti, 1952-1957. Naval weapons instructor Ohio State University, Columbus, 1957-1960. Resigned United States Navy, 1960, with research, 1962-1967.
Secondary teacher Chillicothe (Ohio) City Schools, 1960-1962. Electrical supervisor Timken Company, Canton, Ohio, 1962-1969, supervisor maintenance, 1969-1986, material control analyst, since 1986.
Actice Center Presbyn, Church, Massillon, Ohio. Member Association Iron and Steel Engineers, Society of America Military Engineers, United States Naval Institute, Naval Reserve Association, Reserve Officers Association of the United States (local president 1975-1976, 83-84, 85-86.), American Legion, The Retired Officers Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Ohio State Alumni Association, College of Wooster Alumni Association, Culver Summer Schools Alumni Association, Massillon Antique Study Group (vice president since 1984). Clubs: Stark Mad Miniaturist (Canton) (vice president 1983-1984).
Married Virginia Dowler Lybarger, June 14, 1952 (divorced October 1970). Children: Marjorie Esterline, Jeanne Frances, Robert Lybarger, Cornelia Elizabeth. Married Helen Ann Janoski Peltz, April 8, 1972 (deceased 1988).
Stepchildren: Marian Peltz LaBanc, Irene Peltz Leno, Linda Sue Peltz, Jonathan Albert Peltz.