James D. Batchelor

I enjoyed reading these memories of Mr Batchelor. He was a wonderful man. I was a student at Zion Lutheran School in Muscatine, Iowa back in 7th & 8th grade. Now live in Newport county in Rhode Island. Have always had an interest in physics and maybe Mr Batchelor was key to that.

Jim was a wonderful human being. He was a real treasure. Bless him.

I had two years of physics from Mr. Batchelor in the late 60's. He made it fun. He came to class one day, probably 1966 or 7, brimming with pride over some contraption that his son had made.

Bob remembers Mr Bachelor as his teacher at Paterson. I remember researching genealogy with him by email/internet. And we remember long visits at Wildcat Den during Old Mill Days. Treasured memories!

Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear that your father has died. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories. "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

Mr. Batchelor was my favorite teacher at Milwaukee Lutheran. His kind and enthusiastic Christ-centered sincerity was what I strived for in my teaching and ministry. He was a good model. We all knew that he cared about us individually. He could not help but smile. We enjoyed his lessons and remember many classroom moments. I have found myself thanking the Lord for Mr. Batchelor and had know idea that I was praying for a friend who was still with us in our time of grace. Hope to see that you (...

He was my Physics teacher at Milwaukee Lutheran High School. (Class of 1971) He was a great teacher who cared about each student. He influenced me to become a Christian teacher myself. Revelation 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

I student taught with Jim and then received a call to Milwaukee Lutheran and took over the Physics classes when he retired. What a man of strong faith and compassion! He meant a lot to me in my early ministry and I have tried to keep up with him since he retired. My wife and I tried to come to the funeral today. We drove to Iowa last night, but my wife got food poisoning so we had to return home. Sorry we missed the celebration of his eternal life.

I never met Mr. Batchelor, as I am a relation and friend of Sarah and Tom Dunn. After reading about his life and watching the touching photo-video of James' days , I am just so sorry I never met him. I was moved by how proud he was of his family.....he was a man highly intelligent, warm, musically talented and positive. All this came through clearly. I also keenly felt his deep connection to the land and his community. I extend my sincerest condolences to all his family and friends for...