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Michael I. Batten (Age 66)
Of Muscatine, IA, was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Unity Point Hospital - Muscatine. A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Muscatine Baptist Chapel, 1235 Lincoln Blvd. Reverend JT Haycraft will officiate. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com Michael was born on August 19, 1952, in Washington, DC, the son of Broadus Homer and Andrea Scott Batten. He married Stephanie Dombrausky on July 8, 2006, in Muscatine. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War era. He had been a truck driver most of his life. He was a member of Muscatine Baptist Chapel, and the Pearl City Disciples Chapter of Christian Motorcyclists Association. He enjoyed being on Facebook, woodworking, collecting tools, motorcycle riding, and camping. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Stephanie Batten of Muscatine; his two brothers, James and M. Scott Batten, both of Florida; and his dogs, Pandora and Puggy Sue. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Justin C
December 28, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. Michael was a great man with a big heart and was always a pleasure to be around. Will miss him dearly.
December 28, 2018
Condolences to the family. May you draw consolation and strength fro the God of all comfort. 2 Cor.1:3
T C
December 28, 2018
My sincerest sympathies to the Batten family for the loss of Michael. May God's Word strengthen you during this time of mourning. (Isa. 41:10,13)
Cj
December 28, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. May the true God of comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the brokenhearted.
Isaiah 61:1,2
December 28, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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