Ray Gilbert Batchelder Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-09-29T21:00:00
End: 2023-09-30T00:00:00
Location: Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Marion

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ray Gilbert Batchelder of Central City, Iowa, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who passed away on September 17, 2023 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray Gilbert Batchelder to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clancy Gilbert and Mary Sophia Batchelder (Clark); his wife Lucelia Joan Bennington; and his children, Susan Ellyne and Stephen Gilbert.

He is survived by: his daughters, Suzy Schulte of Cedar Rapids and Jen Sewell (James) of Saratoga; and his sister Mary Jane Griffith (Mearle) of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Sep 29

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Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Marion
3855 Katz Dr, Marion, IA 52302

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Sep 30

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Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Marion
3855 Katz Dr, Marion, IA 52302

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Sep 30

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Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Marion
3855 Katz Dr, Marion, IA 52302

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