Robert Van Patton, 62, of Champaign, died March 7, 2009 at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana.

Funeral services will be private. Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory 1900 S. Philo Rd. Urbana is handling the arrangements.

Robert Van Patton was born March 22, 1946 in Washington D.C. a son of Robert Van Patton and Helen Louise Lannon. He is survived by a daughter, Nicole Patton; and a brother, Bill Patton.

Mr. Patton served in the Navy and worked in construction for Builders Cement.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered at renner-wikoffchapel.com.