Apple Valley, Minnesota
David Batten passed away in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Funeral Home Services for David are being provided by White Funeral Home - Apple Valley. The obituary was featured in Star Tribune on January 3, 2011.
I met Dave at Gluek's in 2005 when I started going to see Root City Band. I soon found myself a regular like Dave. He always greeted me with a smile and a hug-- I'm so sorry to hear he's passed on. God Bless you, man, hope to see you grooving away on the other side.
Abby Huot
January 12, 2011 | Minneapolis, MN
From weekly football picks, shooting golf balls in the parking lot at empty semi-truck trailers and the occasional Wednesday night reunions, you'll be missed buddy. My heart goes out to your family.
Dan Kearney
January 07, 2011 | St. Louis Pk., MN
We only knew Dave "Nappy" through mutual Hampton friends, but our deepest sympathy goes out to those who knew him best. Special condolences to his sons and to Carlyn, whom I never got the chance to meet, but admire for her willingness to allow Dave to indulge in his passion for life, friendships and music. It seemed he was never one to miss out on a good party at the Hampton Country Club to reunite with friends, and making new ones along the way.
Andrea Gibson
January 07, 2011 | Hampton
I have not seen or talked to David since high school.David was a great guy,always had something positive to say & never said a bad thing about anybody. My prayers & condolences to the Batten Family.
Tim Miller
January 06, 2011 | Sioux Falls, SD
To the Batten Family
Brian Field
January 06, 2011 | Inver Grove Heights, MN
I, like many, met Dave at Glueks - the local gathering place where Root City brings everyone together on Wednesday nights. He was nothing short of delightful and always a joy to be around. I'll miss Dave and the warm energy he had - gone but not forgotten.
Alexandra Rathbun
January 06, 2011 | Ramsey, MN
My profound sympathy and condolences to the Batten family. Dave and I go back a long way, starting as boyhood friends in Hampton. When I heard of Dave's passing, memories washed over me like they happened yesterday. The number of things we did and the interests we shared was truly amazing. Dave was an integral part my growing up experience. I will miss him!
Kyle Marquard
January 05, 2011 | Greene, IA
We have been friends with Dave and Carlyn for many years. Aaron and our son,Brian met in kindergarten. It was a very sad day when Dave died. We will miss him dearly. God Bless Carlyn,Aaron and Evan.
Sara and Joel Engel
January 05, 2011 | Apple Valley, MN
I met Dave a few years ago when I realized he was always at the Root City shows I was going to. As we began to talk, we realized we had a lot in common; marriage, families, homes, careers, and the fact that we were almost always the 'oldest guys in the bar' wheneven we were at Glueks. Dave and I bonded as two guys who were lucky enough to have the love, understanding, and support of our families, while indulging our passion for great live music, socializing with like-minded people, and...
Tom Bright
January 05, 2011 | Victoria, MN