LELAND D. PATERSON

Leland D. “Lee” Paterson, 78, of Dakota City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.
Leland was born Oct. 25, 1946 in Fort Dodge, the son of William and Mary (Bockoven) Paterson. He was raised and educated in Fort Dodge, graduating from Fort Dodge High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1972 until his discharge in 1976. He was united in marriage to Joan Shekey on May 8, 1973. The couple lived on Scott Air Force Base and Lee served in Korea and later Japan. Following his discharge, the couple returned to Dakota City. In 1980 he enlisted with the National Guard and served until his retirement in 1995. Lee was a welder for Chantland Manufacturing for thirteen years and held various other jobs in the local area. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the American Legion, where he served as Commander. He enjoyed puzzles, solitaire, cribbage, John Wayne western movies and feeding the birds and squirrels.
Leland is survived by his wife Joan of Dakota City, his children; Tony Paterson of Idaho Falls, ID; Michael Paterson of Blackfoot, ID; Marti (Steve) Hawkins Blackfoot, ID; Lenny (Tiffany) Paterson of Newell; Jason (Andrea) Paterson of Humboldt and Lisa (Ali) Kazmi of Romeoville, IL; 16 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, his brother Donald (Lisa) Paterson of Washington and his sister Donna Bowling of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters; Ruth Tomlinson, Lavina Porter and Arlene Christianson and two brothers, John and Dennis Paterson.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Feb. 1 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Humboldt, followed by military rites by the Sathers-Odgaard VFW & American Legion. Visitation was at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral & Cremation Service in Humboldt. Burial will take place later at St. Mary Cemetery. www.masonlindhart.com