Obituary:

Clinton, MO - The funeral of Mrs. Fred Batschelet was held at Stone's Chapel Friday afternoon, August 5. Anna Pfister, wife of Frederich Batschelet was born in Canton Berne, Switzerland, April 30, 1848, and died August 3, 1932 at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 3 days. Fourteen children have blessed this union, all are living. Godfrey and Fred of LaDue; John, Ben, William, Mrs. Daniel Dehn and Mrs. Ed Hillebrand of Clinton; Albert, Bertha, Mrs. Albert Michel and Mrs. W. L. Hays of near Montrose; Mrs. Frank Echterling of Stansberry, Mo.; Robert of Renfro, Okla.; and Edward of Fairfax, Okla.; Twenty seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Her husband preceded her in death, December 21, 1925. She was one of a family of four children, all of whom preceded her in death. At an early age, she united with the German Reformed church and was a faithful member. All of the children were present at the funeral. The son, Edward and family drove all night, on account of a belated telegram. Twenty-five of the grandchildren and many of the great-grandchildren were in the audience. Rev. Wood spoke feelingly in fitting tribute to this good woman and words of hope and comfort to the sorrowing family. The music was soothing, the many flowers in charge of young ladies and little girls added their beauty to the service. As the casket was borne from the chapel, the glow of a perfect August sun lay on fields and distant woods like a benediction of peace. Six grandsons, George Batschelet, Glenn Michel, Walter Batschelet, John Kenneth Batschelet, Frank Batschelet and Everett Hillebrand were the pallbearers. Mrs. Batschelet was a quiet, busy, home loving woman who made her influence felt through the law-abiding, industrious, sensible men and women who are her sons and daughters. That other group - the grandchildren and great-grandchildren - numberless times in past years have young men and women spoken in pleased anticipation and the very small one piped gleefully "I'm going to my Grandma" over and over like a sweet refrain which now is stilled - forevermore. She will be missed. How splendid to be so missed! A well spent life - a well earned rest.

Death Certificate:
BATSCHELET, Anna PFISTER - 84Y 3M 3D widowed white female - born: Apr 30 1848 Switzerland - died: Aug 3 1932 Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO - father: Henry Pfister, born Switzerland - mother: Mary Plotner, born Switzerland - spouse: Fred Batchelett - informant: Ben Batchelett, Montrose, MO - cause: chronic bronchitis - buried: Aug 5 1932 Stones Chapel Cemetery, Henry Co, MO - filed as: Anna Batchelett, state file no: 26031