"Just wanted to let ya'll know that I am thinking about you always and you are in my prayers. I am so sorry that I was not able to be there during this time. I miss and love all of you with all my heart. Love, Holly"
In loving memory of
Duane "Pat" Putnam
May 30, 2007
Duane Charles "Pat" Putnam, one of eleven children of Leon Burwell Putnam and Carrie Alice (Perkins) Putnam, was born at his parent's rural home near Oakland, Iowa on March 17, 1945. Pat grew up in the Oakland area and attended school in Oakland. Following school, Pat farmed with his family as well as other area farmers.
Pat and Vicky Lou Wilber were married on February 18, 1967 at the Henderson Christian Church in Henderson, Iowa. They made their first home in Macedonia, Iowa and later settled in the Henderson, Iowa area. Their marriage was blessed with five children Kimberly Louise, Todd Duane, Sheila Marie, Troy Golyn, and Jeremy Charles.
Pat worked in Shenandoah as a mechanic for International and then began delivering and picking up tractors and other Implements and later made deliveries for Earl May. In 1987, Pat began working for Macedonia Implement. He made many friends throughout the area as he delivered and picked up farm equipment. Pat enjoyed tinkering with old tractors, woodworking projects, landscaping his yard, and raising miniature ponies. He loved going to coffee with the guys, spending time with the grandkids, harassing his co-workers, and trading pickups.
He suffered a heart attack on May 13, 2007. Pat and Vicky had been married 40 years when he died on May 30, 2007 at the University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He had attained the age of 62 years, 2 months, and 13 days. Pat was preceded in death by his parents; sister Phyllis Wilson; brothers Dale Putnam and Darrell Putnam; brothers-in-law Wayne Heiman, Melvin Longcor, John Sorensen, Louie Moore, and Kenneth Shanno.
Pat is survived by his wife Vicky Putnam of Henderson, Iowa; children Kimberly McMillin and husband Rick of Stanton, Iowa, Todd Putnam and Troy Putnam and wife Doreen of Carson, Iowa, Sheila Putnam and her friend William Lloyd and his children Casey and Dillon of Emerson, Iowa, Jeremy Putnam and wife Jamie of Henderson; six grandchildren, Makayla Hudson, Kaylie Putnam, Bryan Putnam all of Stanton, Iowa, Chanelle Bush of Emerson, Jacob Putnam and Jillian Putnam of Henderson; sisters Jean Heiman of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Bonnie Longcor, Karen Sorensen, and Linda King all of Oakland, Iowa, Willadene Moore of Griswold, Iowa and Judy Shanno of Omaha; brother Don Putnam and wife Dorothy and sister-in-law Betty Putnam, all of Oakland; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Tributes
"Vicki and Family, My heart goes out to you all. I know mom will be there today and I'm sorry that I can not be. You have always been great caring people who were kind in all you did. I hope the hurt will pass and you can move forward in your lives. Pat was a great man and also a lucky one to have you as a wife. Love Scott"
"Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Have comfort in knowing that your loved one is in the hands of God."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
"Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking about you and your family. If there is anything we can do to help you in any way please don't hesitate to contact us. John and Helen Meyers"
"Vicki, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. I know it will be hard to go on but we must, that's what Pat would of wanted. Remember GOD only takes the best!! Take care of yourself, Debbie Tague Treynor Insurance Services"
"Know that our thoughts are with you all. "