Joanne Jean Batterman, age 82, formerly of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Facility, in Lawrence KS.
Joanne was born May 18, 1942 in Dalton, NE, to Arthur Gustavo, “Art” and Ida Dorothy (Ewert) Hadwiger. She was a Nebraska farm girl until the age of 18. Joanne graduated from Curtis High School, Curtis NE, in 1960. She attended classes at Mid Plains Community College in North Platte, NE. After moving to Ogallala in 1965, Joanne was a childcare provider, worked as a librarian for the Ogallala library, and office manager at Rodech School Supply. She was also a representative for Vanda and Avon beauty products. Joanne served as both a 4-H leader and a Girl Scout leader for her daughter’s clubs. She was very dedicated to her family.
Joanne was an avid reader, expert Scrabble player and crossword puzzle solver. She thoroughly enjoyed flower gardening, tending her plants, and crafting, especially miniatures. Joanne was exceptionally skilled at identifying a vast number of plants and flowers. She had an uncanny rapport with babies and children. Spending time with her grandkids, who knew her affectionately as Granny Jo, was her greatest pleasure. Joanne had a sweet tooth with an affinity for ice cream and cherry delight.She was known for her delicious homemade fried chicken, chocolate chip cookies, and pizza!
Joanne is survived by her children Debbie Batterman of Lawrence KS, Chet (Jill) Batterman of Lawrence, KS, Grandchildren, Jacob Batterman, Jimmy Batterman, Quinten Batterman, Zachary Batterman and Olivia Batterman all of Lawrence KS. Daniella Fiani, Andrea Fiani, and Alexander Fiani, all of Cincinnati, OH. Her siblings Allen (Rose) Hadwiger of Golden, CO, Linda Lee of Overland Park, KS, Patricia (Kurt) Zahner, of Gardner, KS, Cindy Hadwiger of Sunol, NE, along with numerous nieces, and nephews.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Ida Hadwiger, daughter, Roxanne Batterman, brothers, Dennis Hadwiger, and Billy Hadwiger. A service will be held on Sunday, July 7 th at 11:00 a.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home located at 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS 66044. The service will also be live streamed via the Funeral Home’s website.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, or the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: P.O Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
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