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Kenneth Batterson

June 15, 1931 - March 4, 2020

Kenneth Dale Batterson, 88, of Drakesville, Iowa passed away on March 4, 2020 at the Hospice House in Ottumwa. He was born June 15, 1931 to James Grover and Ada Mae Thomas Batterson. He served in the Army, spending time in Korea. On December 23, 1950, he married Elizabeth Jay at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Kenneth was an employee of John Morrel Company for 25 years and operated a feed supply store for 25 years. He also farmed his entire adult life. He was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Batterson; daughter, Donna (Larry) Hawkins of Drakesville; three sons, Jerry (Janice) Batterson of Bloomfield, Craig (Tammy) Batterson of Eddyville, Scott (Cande) Batterson of Drakesville; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Forsythe of Ottumwa. He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, J.D. Batterson, Tasha Hawkins; two brothers, Walter (Olive) Batterson, Carl (Bonnie) Batterson; four sisters, Bernice (Clarence) Thill, Letha (Archie) Orman, Wilma (Dick) Martsching, Willa (Doyle) Rupe; and a brother-in-law, Tom Kaltenberger. A private family burial of the cremated remains will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 2-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Wagler Funeral Home. Memorials have been established to Hospice serving Davis and Wapello Counties and the Davis County Fair.

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Kenneth Dale Batterson, 88, of Drakesville, Iowa passed away on March 4, 2020 at the Hospice House in Ottumwa. He was born June 15, 1931 to James Grover and Ada Mae Thomas Batterson. He served in the Army, spending time in Korea. On December... View Obituary & Service Information

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