Pattersons Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Robert and Nancy (Rice) Patterson of Washington will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13 in Tobin Hall at St. James Catholic Church in Washington.

The Pattersons were married July 19, 1975 in Morton, Illinois. Nancy is the daughter of the late Stuart and Rose Rice (Morton). Rob is the son of the late Kenneth and Jo Patterson (Washington).

They have three daughters: Rachel Elward and husband Alex of San Diego, Lisa Zobeck and husband Bryan of Davenport, Dana Mickelson and husband Matthew of Minburn. They have one grandson, Wesley Zobeck of Davenport.

Rob retired from ag sales and Nancy from dental hygiene in 2020.

The celebration is hosted by their daughters, all friends and family are invited. No gifts please.