Gene C. Batzel

Gene Charles Batzel, passed away on December 6th, 2024.

He was born December 1st, 1943 to Elaine (Orma) Batzel (Volla) and Walter Charles Batzel of West Salem, WI.

He graduated from West Salem High School in 1961, attended the University at Stevens Point in the Conservation program.  Gene spent the summer of 1963 in Montana, working for the Forest Service.  Gene joined the Army as an Engineer and was stationed in Germany 1964-1967.  While in Europe, he spent time in several countries, laying runways as an engineer, and meeting his future wife, Ingrid G. Batzel (Salowsky).

Gene and Ingrid got married on December 1st, 1966 in Germany and had just celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary and Gene's 81st birthday.

Gene worked as a Lineman for GTE while living in Ohio where they lived for 20yrs.  They then pursued his dream of living in Montana for a year, after which, they ended up moving back to West Salem.

Gene was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, hunting, and being in nature.  He often said he was closer to god when in nature than anywhere else.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ken Batzel of Holmen.  He is survived by his wife Ingrid, 2 children, Nicole Batzel of Stevens Point, Lars Batzel of DePere, and his brother Charles Batzel of West Salem.

The Celebration of Life for Gene will be Sunday, January 5th from noon until 3pm at the American Legion Hall 148 Leonard St. S., West Salem, WI 54669.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Salvation Army, the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, or a Veteran's group of choice.

The Pisarski Funeral Home of Stevens Point was honored to be serving the family.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com