Gary Batche Obituary
Gary had previously worked in quality control at Cold Heading Co. in Warren for over 43 years, retiring in 2015. He was an avid motorcyclist who enjoyed day trips all around Michigan and participating in the Detroit Autorama. He proudly received an award in 1967 for 1st place in the custom class during Autorama with his 1966 Triumph motorcycle. Gary was proud to attend the Autorama 41 years later and happily observe his son follow his lead and win best restored motorcycle once again with another vintage Triumph! He was a staunch fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and remained current with the news surrounding Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. A dog lover at heart, Gary found immense joy with his canine companions over the years.
His legacy lives on in the hearts of his son Pete (Shawn) Batche, brother Richard Batche, longtime partner and companion Paula Lorentz and her family Chris (Tamara) Lorentz, Erika (Daniel) Koukoudian, and grandchildren Cary and Sam. Gary was preceded in death by brothers Ronald and Mel Batche and sister Rita Thompson.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00a.m. (instate 10:30a.m.) at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 14115 E 14 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI. Entombment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, MI. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main St., Mt. Clemens, MI. Memorial donations are suggested to the Humane Society of Macomb, 11350 – 22 Mile Road, Shelby Twp., MI 48317. Share memories, express condolences, and sign the online guestbook at www.vickfuneralhome.com.
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Richard J Batche
January 8, 2026
You always had my back. You always had a big heart. You Bought me my first bike when I was Ten. I am Proud to be your brother. I love you Brother.
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