Batchelder, Terry 1946-2025 Gower, Mo.

GOWER, Mo. – Terry Batchelder, 78, of Gower, Missouri, passed away, Feb. 6, 2025. He was born on Nov. 12, 1946, in Belton, Missouri. Terry grew up in Belton and graduated from Belton High School.

On Aug. 13, 1972, he was united in marriage to Roberta Whippo. After their marriage they lived near Gower where they made their home. His wife, Roberta, passed away Nov. 29, 2021.

Terry was a farmer all of his life and worked at the Rock Quarry near Gower for over 40 years. He loved barbequing, music and concerts and most of all spending time with his family.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Catherine Belto; brothers, Monte Batchelder and Leslie Batchelder; sister, Denise Skeens; sons, Christopher Brown and Kevin Batchelder; and son-in-law, Michael VanVleck.

Terry is survived by his children, Michael (Kathy) Batchelder, Curtis (Jennifer) Batchelder, Sherri (Andy) Meggers, Mike (DeeDee) Brown, Robert Brown, William (Patti) Brown, Sherry VanVleck, Teresa Strohmeyer; daughter-in-law, Ronnie Brown; grandchildren, Michelle, Rachael, Amanda, Robert, Jason, Jeremy, Gabrielle, Lindsay, Jaxon, Ciera, Blake, Arron, Dakoda, Jamie, Kelly, Cole, Katie, Elijah, Noah, Caleb, Kendall, Kaiden, Alyssa, Kyle, Blake, Emerson, Nicholas and Weston; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Roger (Kay) Batchelder, Randy (Terri) Batchelder, and Tony Belto; other relatives and many friends.

Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.