Charles R. Batherson, age 85, October 25, 2017 of Westland. Beloved husband of Barbara for 63 years. Loving father of Charles M. (Anne) Batherson, Patricia McKelvy, Scott Batherson, Amy (Jeffrey) Frazee and Susan (Walter) Pichla. Dear grandfather of Tori, Susie and Jay; Brian, Kristin and Karen; Philip and Vincent; and Megan. Greatgrandfater of 10. Chuck was a Korean War Veteran, where he was awarded a Bronze Star. A Memorial Mass will take place on Friday, November 17, 2017, at 10am, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood St., Garden City, MI 48135 A committal service will be held at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan following mass. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Sargent Reckless Memorial Fund. (www.sgtreckless.com). Please share a memory of Chuck on his Tribute Wall.