Brooks Paterson (@BrooksPaterson) / X

Controversial, witty and tough, Oakland County Executive, L

L. Brooks Patterson

L. Brooks Patterson remembered as a politician, family man and friend

Controversial, witty and tough, Oakland County Executive, L

Controversial, witty and tough, Oakland County Executive, L

Brooks Paterson (@BrooksPaterson) / X

Brooks Paterson (@BrooksPaterson) / X

Full speech: L. Brooks Patterson's son speaks at his funeral

L. Brooks Patterson dies after leading Oakland County for a generation