Walter Bathke's Obituary
Walter Bathke, age 90, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at Lake Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation in Muskegon. He was born December 16, 1930, in Bay City, MI to William and Marie (Heinsick) Bathke, and he married Agnes Osborn on August 16, 1960.
Walter served in the Merchant Marine from 1949 until 1995, retiring as chief engineer of the MV Wolverine. He also served for four years in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post #28. Walt enjoyed watching TV game shows, doing crossword puzzles and always winning at poker.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Agnes Bathke; four children: Charles (Cynthia Huss-Bathke) Bathke, William “Bill” Bathke, Sherry (Ben) Stone and Todd (Denise) Bathke; five grandchildren: Eryn Bathke, Ben (Angie) Stone, Melissa (Matt) Van Vels, Tressa Bathke and Nathan Bathke; and five great-grandchildren: Nolan, Addie, Nora, Lucy and Aiva. He was preceded in death by four sisters: Lillian, Maxine, Erma and Gwinnie.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Memorials to the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post #28 are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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