DE PERE, Wis. — Vincent R. Paterra, 52, De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 2, 2015, at his home.
He was born Oct. 31, 1962, son to Ronald and Arlene (Richie) Paterra. He graduated from Greenville High School, Greenville, Ohio, where he participated in sports and various activities, received his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University, and his master's degree from the University of Colorado in Denver. Vincent was a loving father and a supportive, dependable brother. He was a very talented artist and architect with unlimited ability.
Vince was an outdoorsman who liked to fish and cross country ski. He also enjoyed camping, hiking and canoeing.
He is survived by his son, Max; parents, Ronald and Arlene; sister, Rhonda Paterra; two brothers, Victor (Monica) Paterra, and his three children: Victoria, Anthony and Olivia; and Raymond (Dana) Paterra and his son, Nico.
A Celebration of Vince's life will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere, WI. Friends may visit two hours prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.
