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Donald Bathe Obituary
FARMINGTON -- Donald F. Bathe, Sr., 82, passed away May 13, 2015, son of Frank and Erma 'Vonderheide' Bathe. Also preceding, brother, John Bathe.
Donald was a retired US Air Force Veteran; member, Norman L. Rigdon VFW Post #5896; LePere-McCallister American Legion Post #416; the NRA; owner-operator, Native Woods Gallery, Farmington; former Police Chief, Guadelupe, California and married Germaine Rudolph, April 24, 1954.
Survivors: wife, Germaine 'Rudolph' Bathe; daughter, Tina (Randy) Baldwin; sons: Donald (Lisa) Bathe, Jr.; Douglas (MaryAnn) Bathe; Deland "Lanny" Bathe; Daniel (Shonda) Bathe; sister, Janis Westbrook. Seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; two step, great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation Monday, 5-8 p.m., Taylor Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., Farmington, with VFW/American Legion service Monday, 7 p.m. Visitation resumes Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. and funeral, 11 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Tim Glasshof officiating. LeadBelt Patriot Guard Riders will escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, for burial with Full Military Honors. Memorials: Siteman Cancer Center. Photo obituary, guestbook and video tribute at: www.taylorfuneral.com.
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