Roland D. Batten, 90, of the Keosauqua Health Center, formerly of Croton, Iowa, and Chicago, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2025 at the Keosauqua Health Center.
Born November 12, 1934 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Harry S. and Irma (Ferguson) Batten.
Survivors include two brothers: Bill (June) Batten of Croton, Iowa and Bob (Sandy) Batten of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; sister Audrey Willits of Croton, Iowa; nephews: Scott Batten, Eric Batten, William Batten, Robert Willits, David Willits, Nathan Batten, and Aaron Batten; and nieces: Jennifer Wells and Sherri Rider.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Chris Batten; and nephews Zachary Batten, and Johnathan Batten.
Roland was the manager of Union Station in Chicago. He attended many theatre performances throughout the years. He was an avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan. Roland loved spending time with his family.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Croton Cemetery.
Memorials have been established in his memory and can be mailed to Schmitz Funeral Home P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.