Douglas Raymond Batt

Independence, Kentucky - Douglas (Doug) Raymond Batt, 59, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Doug was born on July 4, 1965, in Defiance, Ohio, to Patricia and Roger Batt. He grew up in Defiance and graduated from Defiance High School, home of the Bulldogs, in 1983. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering.

Over the years, Doug built a career in geotechnical engineering, working at several firms early in his career and eventually landing a role with CTL Engineering, where he spent the past twenty-one years as a branch manager, working on projects that can be seen around the Tri-State area. Outside of work, he enjoyed golfing, proudly cheering on every Cincinnati sports team, preparing meals for his friends and family, traveling the world with his partner, Deanna, and being a loving grandfather, father, son, brother, partner, friend, and uncle.

Doug will be remembered for his sharp wit, boisterous laugh, and dedication to his family and friends. His spirit will live on through all those he coached, worked with, and laughed with.

He is survived by his mother Patricia, brothers Eric, Craig, Kevin, and Kyle, sisters Renee and Adrianne, children, Ryan, Madison, and Sean, grandson Kiaan, and partner, Deanna, and preceded in death by his father, Roger Batt, and stepfather, Allan Wise.

A visitation will be held on Monday, June 23rd from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, 45231 (follow the blue line upon entering the memorial park) with a Catholic mass to follow from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 5361 Dry Ridge Road, 45252. Burial will be at Arlington Memorial Gardens in the Garden of Last Supper at 1 p.m. A celebration of Doug's life will be held at Fretboard Brewing Company, 5800 Creek Road - Blue Ash from 2:45 p.m. - 6 p.m.