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1944
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2022
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Kenneth Batt Obituary
Born Nov. 6, 1944, in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Harry and Helen Burg Batt. He is survived by his wife, P. Sue Stewart. They were married on Oct. 8, 1966, at St. Patrick's Church in Decatur, Illinois.
Mr. Batt was a 1964 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the U.S. Air Force on Whiteman AFB where he worked on Minuteman missiles. He spent his career as a carpenter, having worked for several different businesses in the local area.
Ken was a life member of the American Legion Post #887 of Eldred, where he was also a past commander. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #555 F & AM of Duke Center and was a card-carrying member of the NRA. He was a former member of the VFW Post #2092 of Eldred and the Eldred Conservation Club. When he was younger, he was active with a local softball league where he played for Skeeter's. Even though he was not a member, he was an active ticket seller for several firehalls in the local area.
Ken could fix anything, loved gardening, and said he never worked a day in his life. He was an avid hunter and loved spending time with his friends, family, and grandkids.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 56 years are three daughters, Lisa (Lynn) Sworts of Portville, N.Y., Deborah (Chad) Havens of Caneadea, N.Y., and April (Jaime) Preston of East Otto, N.Y.; nine grandchildren, Garrett and Kira Martin, Grace Sworts, Caitlin and Samantha Havens, Courtney, Carly, Riley, and Brady Preston; two brothers, Richard (Rhonda) Batt in South Carolina, Raymond (Kathy) Batt in Missouri; and three sisters, Betty Batt of Rochester, N.Y., Shirley (Bruce) Moore in Florida, Jeanette Crandall in Pennsylvania.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Batt in 2021.
A Celebration of Life Party will be held at the American Legion Post #887 of Eldred on September 4th, at a time to be announced.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Legion Post #887 of Eldred. Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com.
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Don Poleto
August 7, 2022
On 6 Aug 22..I was told about the passing of CRIP. I will always remember the times I helped him @ Ray Rink on Minard Run Rd....I learned a lot between the two of them. A trurer friend will be hard to find. He is resting with NO pain......Looking down on us.
Rob and paula Looker
August 5, 2022
so sorry to hear of the passing of ken (or "cave") as we called him "back in the day".. Although our paths didnt cross often lately, he has always been considered a lifetime friend....a favorite memory was from way back in high school, when he would get off the football bus at gulnac's station and hike up over the hill to home....quite an effort to be a part of our team.....Our sincerest condolences to The entire Batt family...May he Rest In Peace and may you always enjoy the memories
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