Robert "Bob" Gaynard Batcheler
February 4, 1931 — August 14, 2017
Robert “Bob” Gaynard Batcheler, 86, of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2017, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial: Jordan’s Grove Cemetery, Central City.
Survivors include his children, Rick (Laura) Batcheler of Central City, Craig (Karen) Batcheler of Center Point, Kris (Gary) Barnes of Central City, Lyn Batcheler of Sarasota, Florida and Steve (Angie) Batcheler of Central City; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and special companion, Dorothy Young.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents, Rollo and Gladice; sisters, Madelene and Shirley; and niece, Missy.
Bob was born on February 4, 1931, on the family farm outside of Central City, the son of Rollo and Gladice (Merritt) Batcheler. He graduated from Central City School in 1949. On August 21, 1955, Bob and Elizabeth “Betty” (McGowan) were united in marriage. Bob was a dedicated farmer. He also was the co-founder and head of customer relations at IGS Elevator in Center Point. Bob was Board President of REC and a school board member for the Central City Community School. Bob announced at many horse shows and called at square dances. Bob enjoyed camping, fishing, painting, writing, cooking, calling square dances, and researching Genealogy. He could be found visiting with customers at IGS Elevator in Center Point.
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
Survivors include his children, Rick (Laura) Batcheler of Central City, Craig (Karen) Batcheler of Center Point, Kris (Gary) Barnes of Central City, Lyn Batcheler of Sarasota, Florida and Steve (Angie) Batcheler of Central City; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and special companion, Dorothy Young.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents, Rollo and Gladice; sisters, Madelene and Shirley; and niece, Missy.
Bob was born on February 4, 1931, on the family farm outside of Central City, the son of Rollo and Gladice (Merritt) Batcheler. He graduated from Central City School in 1949. On August 21, 1955, Bob and Elizabeth “Betty” (McGowan) were united in marriage. Bob was a dedicated farmer. He also was the co-founder and head of customer relations at IGS Elevator in Center Point. Bob was Board President of REC and a school board member for the Central City Community School. Bob announced at many horse shows and called at square dances. Bob enjoyed camping, fishing, painting, writing, cooking, calling square dances, and researching Genealogy. He could be found visiting with customers at IGS Elevator in Center Point.
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
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