George Battin
June 02, 2019
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George Battin, 90, passed away June 2, 2019, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was born January 3, 1929, in Bloomfield, Iowa, to Alva and Frances Battin.
George served in the United States Army during the Korean War (1950-1952). He was a load IO5 and was a sergeant upon discharge. George received the Korean service medal, 2 Overseas bars, United Nations service medal, Distinguished Unit citation, 2 Bronze stars, and most recently a Quilt of Valor. George was a lifelong member of VFW Post 9662.
George worked most of his life installing siding on homes, but also held a variety of others jobs. These jobs included working as a grave digger, laying track at the rail road, meat cutter for Iowa Pack, and managing an apartment complex.
A true outdoorsman, George had a love for hunting, golfing, and fishing, especially in Orr, MN and Lost Island, IA. He was also an avid gardener and canner. When he wasn’t outside, you could find him playing cards, visiting a casino, or putting together puzzles.
George is survived by his daughter, Judy (Darwin) Sonnenburg; son, Joe (Tonya) Battin; grandchildren, Tamara (Robert) Cox, Brandon (Meagan) Sonnenburg, Heather (Rick) Carolus, Jason (Samantha) Battin, Nicole Battin, TinaMarie (Raymond) Mass, Rhonda Kigar; 20 great-grandchildren and 20 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; great-grandchildren, Ariana and Audrina Carolus; great great-grandchildren, Ace and Angel Sandoval; and his siblings, Fern Bishop, Al Battin, LaVerne Battin, Leo Battin, and Helen Baker.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday evening at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at the Iowa Veterans Home.
In loving memory of George, memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jennifer Gillum
06/13/2019
Uncle George, I will always remember your smile and sweet nature. I know you are reunited with family and probably playing cards or fishing right now. Most importantly you are reunited with Aunt Darlene. It will not be the same without you at family picnics. Give my gramps a hug for me, until we see each other again.
Joe
06/13/2019
I will miss you more than life its self. Thank you for all the good memories. My heart is breaking right now but I know you are with the love ?? of your life. Tell mom and everyone else hi for me and the family. Tell we meet again. Love you with all my heart.
Kim Brandt
06/06/2019
Joe and family we are so sorry for your loss many prayers
Judy
06/04/2019
Dad you are my rock. I will miss you. You was there when I need you. We had great times together. You will be in my heart always. Tell Mom and my Great grandson hi. Will see you in years to come. I love you Dad. ?? ????
Tonya
06/04/2019
You were the father I never had, very thankful for you welcoming me into your family .
Eat a piece of pie for me, and some potato salad
Give mom ,Ariana, Audrina a hug , kiss , and tell them I love them
This is so long for now
Love ya
Bob Adams
06/04/2019
Rhonda and the Battin Family: my condolences to you all in the loss of your familys loved one and of your Grandfather Rhonda. I worked with you at the Main Post Office in Des Moines. May God Bless all of you and may George Rest In Peace now.