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“Gwen, I am so very sorry for your loss! I'm here for you! Losing a loved one leaves a hole that can't be filled, BUT, the pain DOES become...Read More »
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1 of 39 | Posted by: Nola Garner - Merrill, WI
“I'm so sorry for your loss!! Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
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2 of 39 | Posted by: Sarah - Merrill, WI
“Dear Katie and family...from the other families who were at the Pine Cone Ranch that day: we were so very sorry to hear of Xavier's death. You and...Read More »
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3 of 39 | Posted by: Jennifer - Green Bay, WI
“From family in Alabama: your cousins Regina, Patricia and Beverly, Robert''s daughters. We are asking the Lord to strengthen and carry you through...Read More »
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4 of 39 | Posted by: Beverly Brazzell Meadows - calera, AL
“sorry for your loss.
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5 of 39 | Posted by: leute's - belle chasse, LA
“I am so very sorry for loss my paryes are with you and tne girls call me if you need any thing i ill miss him so very much he is still my good firend...Read More »
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6 of 39 | Posted by: amber burger - wausau, WI
“Deepest sympathies. Keep those precious daughters close.
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7 of 39 | Posted by: Tami T - Virginia Beach, VA
“Although our paths crossed for a brief time my friend. Your words of encouragment filled my sails with hope to go on and live life the way it was...Read More »
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8 of 39 | Posted by: Jay Zunker - Athens, WI
“Gwen - I am so sorry for your loss. I see you at work and Mary K told me about Xavier. You and your family are in our prayers.
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9 of 39 | Posted by: Donna - Merrill, WI
“Xavier loved his family so much and always talked about them. He always smiled and lightened everyone's mood everywhere he went. He will be missed by...Read More »
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10 of 39 | Posted by: Deb Zuelsdorff - Merrill
“Dear Family of Xavier, It is with great sorrow and sympathy that I hear about this tragedy. I knew Xavier while we were at the VA together and...Read More »
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11 of 39 | Posted by: Gary Skon - Sparta, WI
“Katie & the girls, X was an amazing husband and a wonderful daddy. He always had a kind word and a joke to cheer anyone up. He will be missed by so...Read More »
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12 of 39 | Posted by: Mindy & Donnie - Appleton, WI
“Sorry for the lost of your love one, our prayers are with you, remember weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. ...Read More »
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13 of 39 | Posted by: Diane Towner
“Rest in peace X, my prayers are with you and your family. Chris Manley
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14 of 39 | Posted by: Chris Manley - Atlanta, GA
“Katie & family: My heart is saddened by your loss. From the moment I met X, he became one of my favorite patients. He always had a smile on his...Read More »
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15 of 39 | Posted by: PAM-ER
“We are so very sorry to here about Xavier He was such a nice person and friend .He will be sadly missed by all.!
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16 of 39 | Posted by: KIM - Merrill, WI - neighbor
“Our memories with him will always be with all of us. we will miss him dearly. With all our love. Childress family
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17 of 39 | Posted by: Childress - merrill, WI
“I'll remember when he used to sing funny songs to me and make me laugh. I'll remember when he threw the football with me and tried to teach me how to...Read More »
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18 of 39 | Posted by: Mason, Nick and Damien - Merrill, WI
“My heart, spirit and prayers are with you Auntie Gwen. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family.
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19 of 39 | Posted by: Tanisha Allen-Jones
“im so sorry for your loss he is in gods loving arms now.
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20 of 39 | Posted by: Bethany - Merrill, WI
“X, you will be greatly missed by so many. We had some great times together and are proud to say that we were friends. Thanks for the memories and...Read More »
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21 of 39 | Posted by: Holly Westberg - Merrill, WI
“May God hold and provide peace and comfort to each of you during this time. The Bible says that we should rejoice in all things! So thank God that we...Read More »
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22 of 39 | Posted by: Debra A. Bell Griffin - Chicago, IL
“I am so sorry for your loss and am thinking about you.
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23 of 39 | Posted by: France Gosnell - Greeneville, TN
“Am so sorry to hear about Xavier. I know he will be missed by all of you. Love goes out to Katie and the girls.
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24 of 39 | Posted by: Cathy Hurley - Greeneville, TN
“There are so many things I want to say, so many feelings running thru me... I don't know where to begin.. was looking at pictures last night and...Read More »
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25 of 39 | Posted by: Emy - Merrill, WI
“X, I will miss you very much. The times we had, how ever short they were, I will charish the rest of my life. I will always remember your laugh,...Read More »
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26 of 39 | Posted by: Travis Peterson - Merrill, WI
“Katie, we love you dearly, and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Should you need anything, please call. Give all of the babies hugs from us. Love...Read More »
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27 of 39 | Posted by: Tracy Willer - Merrill, WI
“Katie, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you always. If their is anything that either of us can do too help please let us know! Here's my cell...Read More »
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28 of 39 | Posted by: Holly and Allen Cortright - WI
“Katie, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you always. If their is anything that either of us can do too help please let us know! Here's my cell...Read More »
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29 of 39 | Posted by: Holly and Allen Cortright - WI
“X will be missed dearly by many. His smile and caring nature always accepting of others was proof good still is out there. He was a wonderful father...Read More »
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30 of 39 | Posted by: Danni and Family - Merrill, WI
“will be missed. breyonna will always miss her dad. he always had a smile for her.
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31 of 39 | Posted by: ray and ann monson - Antigo, WI
“May God be with you all in your time of need.
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32 of 39 | Posted by: Mary & Mike Narlock - Merrill, WI
“Xavier was a good friend and a wonderful Dad. All the great memories will be forever in our hearts. We will miss him.
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33 of 39 | Posted by: Kevin and Laurie Jacoby - Merrill, WI
“Katie and family, I am very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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34 of 39 | Posted by: Dan Soderlubd - wausau, WI
“My thoughts are with the family.
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35 of 39 | Posted by: Delores Walcott - kalamazoo, MI
“I am so sorry! I will always remember the wonderful aroma of him grilling out the girls would come over to tell us how great his(chicken and Ribs)...Read More »
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36 of 39 | Posted by: Debbie Rice - Merrill, WI
“May God continue to heal our hearts at the passing of my beloved God son. RIP son!
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37 of 39 | Posted by: Francine Scott - Atlanta, GA
“I am very sad for the loss of Xavier. He was my son-in-law and never even got to meet him. I know he was a good person though and god will take good...Read More »
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38 of 39 | Posted by: Ann Gosnell - Greeneville, TN
“You left this earth way too soon, and you will be remembered fondly! Rest in Peace cousin.
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39 of 39 | Posted by: Cyndi D.
Xavier Maurice Patton Xavier "X" Patton, age 41, of Merrill, died June 20, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. He was born March 2, 1971 in Chicago, the son of the late Gregory Guice and Gwendolyn (Patton) Foster. She survives. He married the former Katie Gosnell on June 4, 2004 in Merrill. Xavier was a 1989 graduate of Chicago Vocational High School. He then attended Spartan School of Aeronautics, in the Aviation Mechanics department. Xavier then joined the U.S. Army and served as a Generator Specialist from January 2, 1991 to May 28, 1991. After his career in the Army he worked at various jobs in the Chicago area. Xavier moved to Merrill in 2002 and worked at Northern Wire and later at P.D.M. in Wausau until 2010. Currently he was a full time student at NTC studying Mechanical Design. He played darts for the Newwood Tap and Rock Island Resort. Xavier was known as a very good cook. He loved playing football, basketball bowling, hunting, fishing and playing baseball and other activities with his daughters. He is survived by his wife, Katie, his 5 daughters; Aubrey, Amari, Lois, and Avery, all of Merrill and Breyonna of Antigo. His mother, Gwendolyn Foster of Merrill. His step-father, Gregory White of Grand Rapids, MI. Maternal grandmother, Ammie Patton, Merrill. 3 sisters: Tabrika Guice, Chicago, Bobi Danforth, Chattanooga, TN and Terria Thompson Suggs, Atlanta, GA. 1 aunt, Celestia Wilkins, 4 uncles; Terry , Eddie, Charles and James Patton, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Gregory Guice and his aunt, Lois. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the Waid Funeral Home. The Rev. Rebecca Iverson will officiate. Friends may call from 9A.M. to 11A.M., Tuesday, at the Waid Funeral Home.
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