John W. Patton[2] (October 16, 1930 – April 5, 2015) was an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 29 since January 2009.
Patton later worked with the Citizens Conference on State Legislatures as Co-Director.
Patton became the Head of Intergovernmental Affairs for the Department of Transportation under Sec.
Patton died on April 5, 2015, of respiratory failure.
He had suffered a heart attack seven weeks prior to his death during the Legislative Session, and continued to discuss legislation from his hospital bed with the Representatives who came to check on him.