David L. Batson Sr., 74, Union, passed away July 17, 2020.
He was born Dec. 27, 1945, to Charles Batson and his wife Ann (nee Prewett) in Granite City, Ill.
He served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Army and was very proud of his service in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief. He retired from Ameren in Labadie as an electrician after 41 years. He was a member of the Franklin County Singles, which he had helped create many years ago.
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Rams were his favorite professional teams. He followed MIZZOU. He enjoyed acting silly and having fun. A lot of memories were created with all his vacations and traveling. His family was very important to him. He was a hard worker, loyal, well liked, and cared deeply about others. He touched many lives through his coaching.
David was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ann; former wife, Sue Batson (nee Ray); and special extended family member, Caden Moss.
He is survived by son, David Jr. and wife Michele of Washington; grandchildren, Zachary and Lynsey Batson; special friend, Linda Minnigerode of Owensville; sister, Cheryl Schortz and husband George of Agoura Hills, Calif.; nephew and great-nephew, Jim and J.D. Krauskopf of Stevenson Ranch, Calif.; niece, Linda Schortz of California; step-sister, Tammy Doty of Granite City, Ill.; special extended family members, Elisa, Joe, and Nick Minnigerode, Haley Ryan, Lydia Minnigerode and Lainey Moss; and other family and friends..
Viaitation will be (today) Wednesday, July 22, from 4-7 p.m. with funeral services Thursday, July 23, at10:30 a.m., all at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor Roth of Zion Lutheran Church in Owensville will officiate. Interment, with full military honors, will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Franklin County Honor Flight or to the Siteman Cancer Center.
Arrangements entrusted to Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home in Washington.
