Loretta Mae Pattee, 83, of Lafayette, formerly of Buck Creek, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 06, 2011 in Indiana University Medical Center - Arnett Health in Lafayette. She was born September 2, 1927 in Brookston to the late Dewey G. and Agnes Catherine (Martin) Victor. She was a graduate of Brookston High School and the Lafayette Business Academy. She married Raymond M. Pattee on December 14, 1947 in Brookston. He died September 16, 1970. Mrs. Pattee was a faithful member of over 50 years at Buck Creek United Methodist Church where she and her husband filled many roles including Sunday School Teacher. She was the head cook at Hershey Elementary for 27 years, a homemaker and worked in her early years at Lafayette Tent and Awning as a bookkeeper. She also was a cook at Camp Highland for Boys in Wisconsin. She enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching and the outdoors, including gardening and mowing. Surviving are her children, Nancy J. Doss (husband: David) of Bloomington, Illinois, Robert A. Pattee (Companion: Dru Lisman) of Indianapolis, Mary Ann Pattee of Lafayette and James N. Pattee (wife: Loretta) of Lafayette. Loretta loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, Kimberly Hallam, Jamie Seng (husband: Jason), Jason Pattee (wife: April), Nathan Pattee (wife: Jamie), Adam Pattee (fiancé: Erin), Alex Pattee (wife: Jill) and Clare Stewart (husband: Sam) and her great-grandchildren, Rory, Michael, Daniel, Tristin, Abigail and Bailey. She was very much a family person and always had a twinkle in her eye for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lovingly welcomed visits from her family anytime. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be greatly missed. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral service there 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011; Rev. Dwight Monical to officiate. Interment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are two brothers, Donald and Dewey "Bud" Victor and a sister, Marie Miller. Memorials may be made in her name to the Buck Creek United Methodist Church or the Arthritis Foundation.