Delmer, 91, Greenville, died at Wayne HealthCare after a lengthy illness.
He was the son of Chester and Zema (Lephart) Batten. He married Betty Louise Swabb, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons: Donald (Cheryl), Versailles, Edward (Judy), Union City, IN, and Randy, Leander, TX; two brothers: Larry, Versailles, and Jerry (Glenna), Arcanum; and three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Lloyd; two sisters: Marjorie Cypher and Joann Cruze; and a granddaughter, Shannon Batten.
A graduate from Greenville High School in 1941, he was a World War II veteran having served with the 303rd Bomb Group (Hell's Angels) as a flight engineer. He flew on 33 missions during his service and was recognized for his service to our county and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon his return from the war he worked for Schrader's Giant Tire Company. He was a quiet man with a unique sense of humor and great love of his family. He was a member of the Abbottsville United Methodist Church, a Mason and a Shriner. After his retirement, he also did volunteer work with the VFW Post, Greenville, serving as Post Quartermaster and helping with bingo for several years.
Service will be at Abbottsville United Methodist Church, Arcanum, with Pastor Chris Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Arcanum. There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.
He was the son of Chester and Zema (Lephart) Batten. He married Betty Louise Swabb, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons: Donald (Cheryl), Versailles, Edward (Judy), Union City, IN, and Randy, Leander, TX; two brothers: Larry, Versailles, and Jerry (Glenna), Arcanum; and three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Lloyd; two sisters: Marjorie Cypher and Joann Cruze; and a granddaughter, Shannon Batten.
A graduate from Greenville High School in 1941, he was a World War II veteran having served with the 303rd Bomb Group (Hell's Angels) as a flight engineer. He flew on 33 missions during his service and was recognized for his service to our county and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon his return from the war he worked for Schrader's Giant Tire Company. He was a quiet man with a unique sense of humor and great love of his family. He was a member of the Abbottsville United Methodist Church, a Mason and a Shriner. After his retirement, he also did volunteer work with the VFW Post, Greenville, serving as Post Quartermaster and helping with bingo for several years.
Service will be at Abbottsville United Methodist Church, Arcanum, with Pastor Chris Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Arcanum. There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.
Delmer, 91, Greenville, died at Wayne HealthCare after a lengthy illness.
He was the son of Chester and Zema (Lephart) Batten. He married Betty Louise Swabb, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons: Donald (Cheryl), Versailles, Edward (Judy), Union City, IN, and Randy, Leander, TX; two brothers: Larry, Versailles, and Jerry (Glenna), Arcanum; and three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Lloyd; two sisters: Marjorie Cypher and Joann Cruze; and a granddaughter, Shannon Batten.
A graduate from Greenville High School in 1941, he was a World War II veteran having served with the 303rd Bomb Group (Hell's Angels) as a flight engineer. He flew on 33 missions during his service and was recognized for his service to our county and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon his return from the war he worked for Schrader's Giant Tire Company. He was a quiet man with a unique sense of humor and great love of his family. He was a member of the Abbottsville United Methodist Church, a Mason and a Shriner. After his retirement, he also did volunteer work with the VFW Post, Greenville, serving as Post Quartermaster and helping with bingo for several years.
Service will be at Abbottsville United Methodist Church, Arcanum, with Pastor Chris Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Arcanum. There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.
He was the son of Chester and Zema (Lephart) Batten. He married Betty Louise Swabb, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons: Donald (Cheryl), Versailles, Edward (Judy), Union City, IN, and Randy, Leander, TX; two brothers: Larry, Versailles, and Jerry (Glenna), Arcanum; and three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Lloyd; two sisters: Marjorie Cypher and Joann Cruze; and a granddaughter, Shannon Batten.
A graduate from Greenville High School in 1941, he was a World War II veteran having served with the 303rd Bomb Group (Hell's Angels) as a flight engineer. He flew on 33 missions during his service and was recognized for his service to our county and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon his return from the war he worked for Schrader's Giant Tire Company. He was a quiet man with a unique sense of humor and great love of his family. He was a member of the Abbottsville United Methodist Church, a Mason and a Shriner. After his retirement, he also did volunteer work with the VFW Post, Greenville, serving as Post Quartermaster and helping with bingo for several years.
Service will be at Abbottsville United Methodist Church, Arcanum, with Pastor Chris Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Arcanum. There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.
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