In Memory Of
Robert Edward Batsche Sr.
1934
2021
Robert Edward Batsche Sr.
March 18, 1934 — May 10, 2021
Robert Edward "Bob" Batsche Sr., age 87 of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Walnut Creek Assisted Living. He was born on March 18, 1934 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the late Ralph and Virginia Batsche. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Lou Batsche; son, Robert Edward Batsche Junior; and three siblings, Ralph, Ron, and Marilyn.
Bob is survived by his sister, Joan Enouen; four daughters, Christine (Jim) Napier, Laura (Richard) Hogue, Linda (James) Winship, and Teresa (Steve) Lewis; seven grandchildren, Jason (Shannon) Batsche, Melissa (Del) Hupp, Ashley Cattran, Kaitlin Hogue, Trevor Hogue, Taylor Winship and Marie Winship; four great-grandchildren, Shelby Rose, Dustin, Payton, and Braeden. He is also survived by numerous family and friends.
He graduated from Chaminade in 1952 and attended the University of Dayton. Bob started as a draftsman at the Presto Paper Company and was later recruited as an engineer for Monarch Marking Systems. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and a member of Saint Charles Borromeo . In his spare time he enjoyed visiting Hilton Head with his siblings. Bob was best known for his kind nature, generosity, sense of humor, and his extreme patience and love for his five children. He enjoyed playing bridge, golf, tennis, volleyball, and traveling the world with his beloved friends Max and JoAnne Shook. Bob is deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Mass of Christian Burial will then be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Saint Charles Borromeo located at 4500 Ackerman Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429. The visitation will be private. If desired, flowers may be sent to the church or memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude Children's Research.
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The State of Ohio is under a mandatory mask order and has required that face mask will be worn in all public places. For your safety and the protection of others during the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing is also recommended.
Bob is survived by his sister, Joan Enouen; four daughters, Christine (Jim) Napier, Laura (Richard) Hogue, Linda (James) Winship, and Teresa (Steve) Lewis; seven grandchildren, Jason (Shannon) Batsche, Melissa (Del) Hupp, Ashley Cattran, Kaitlin Hogue, Trevor Hogue, Taylor Winship and Marie Winship; four great-grandchildren, Shelby Rose, Dustin, Payton, and Braeden. He is also survived by numerous family and friends.
He graduated from Chaminade in 1952 and attended the University of Dayton. Bob started as a draftsman at the Presto Paper Company and was later recruited as an engineer for Monarch Marking Systems. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and a member of Saint Charles Borromeo . In his spare time he enjoyed visiting Hilton Head with his siblings. Bob was best known for his kind nature, generosity, sense of humor, and his extreme patience and love for his five children. He enjoyed playing bridge, golf, tennis, volleyball, and traveling the world with his beloved friends Max and JoAnne Shook. Bob is deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Mass of Christian Burial will then be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Saint Charles Borromeo located at 4500 Ackerman Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429. The visitation will be private. If desired, flowers may be sent to the church or memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude Children's Research.
To share a memory of Robert or to leave a special message for his family, please click the "Share Memories" button.
The State of Ohio is under a mandatory mask order and has required that face mask will be worn in all public places. For your safety and the protection of others during the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing is also recommended.
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