Arthur W. Battel, 89, of Cass City, died December 02, 2006 in Tendercare Nursing Facility Cass City. He was born January 14, 1917 at home in Elkland Township to John and Bessie (Sowden) Battel. He married Marjory Magdalene Schwegler November 19, 1942 in Cass City Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Arthur was a livestock farmer, raising dairy cows and swine. He also produced maple syrup on the family farm. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living member of the Fraser Presbyterian Church. His family was a founding member of the church. Arthur was a 4H member in his youth and a 4H leader as an adult. He was an active supporter of the Tuscola County Fair and the Michigan State Fair and participated in both, exhibiting livestock. During his years as a member of Fraser Presbyterian Church, Arthur held various offices including serving as Elder since l949 and he was a former Sunday School Superintendent.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Marjory; children: John (Reba) Battel of Dandridge, TN, Mark (Diane) Battel of Cass City, Margaret (Richard) Bethel of Belmont; grandchildren: Michael (Andrea) Battel, Philip (Charise) Battel, Christopher (Kara) Battel, Robert (Sue) Battel, Brenda Battel, Daniel Bethel; great granddaughters: Laura, Elaina, Carla, Addy, Dori, Ella; sister, Lillian (Lawrence) Neaves of Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law, Betsy Sowden of Vassar; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his foster brother, Morris Sowden.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2006 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Rev. David Blackburn officiating. Memorials may be made to Fraser Presbyterian Church or Tuscola County Fair Association. Interment will take place in Elkland Township Cemetery. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, December 4, 2006 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
Arthur was a livestock farmer, raising dairy cows and swine. He also produced maple syrup on the family farm. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living member of the Fraser Presbyterian Church. His family was a founding member of the church. Arthur was a 4H member in his youth and a 4H leader as an adult. He was an active supporter of the Tuscola County Fair and the Michigan State Fair and participated in both, exhibiting livestock. During his years as a member of Fraser Presbyterian Church, Arthur held various offices including serving as Elder since l949 and he was a former Sunday School Superintendent.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Marjory; children: John (Reba) Battel of Dandridge, TN, Mark (Diane) Battel of Cass City, Margaret (Richard) Bethel of Belmont; grandchildren: Michael (Andrea) Battel, Philip (Charise) Battel, Christopher (Kara) Battel, Robert (Sue) Battel, Brenda Battel, Daniel Bethel; great granddaughters: Laura, Elaina, Carla, Addy, Dori, Ella; sister, Lillian (Lawrence) Neaves of Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law, Betsy Sowden of Vassar; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his foster brother, Morris Sowden.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2006 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Rev. David Blackburn officiating. Memorials may be made to Fraser Presbyterian Church or Tuscola County Fair Association. Interment will take place in Elkland Township Cemetery. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, December 4, 2006 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
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