Gary Battles

Gary Chester Battles was born on July 30, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the only son of Gerald and Lorraine (Cakebread) Battles. He grew up in Des Moines and Graduated from North High School in 1964. He graduated from Drake University and NW Missouri State for his Masters.

Gary was an educator, principal, and superintendent for 42 years. His final 10 years were spent as Superintendent for West Nodaway Valley, MO. Upon retirement he moved to Ankeny. He was a bus driver for Ankeny Schools. He enjoyed judging speech contests, refereeing volleyball and softball. He was a forever KC Chiefs fan!

Gary went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Lorraine Battles.

He is survived by his one cousin Terry Adamson and wife JoAnn of Ankeny and their son Mike and wife Lael and their children Aidan, Ash, and Aylin; also, step brothers, David, Bill, and Larry Bolton; step sister, Lori Hitchner, plus, many friends.

The family would like to personally thank Sue Nilson for the love and care that he has received for the past three years.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 24th at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, at 10:00 a.m. A visitation will take place from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., prior to service. Burial will be later at Franklin Township Cemetery near Mitchellville and at Mitchellville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to family in loving memory of Gary.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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