Wayne E. Bateman Jr.

September 22, 1951 - April 11, 2010

Wayne E. Bateman Jr, age 58, of Leroy, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010 from a long illness. He is survived by his mother : Virgadell Bateman, 1 sister Karen Ron Warner of Hebron and 2 sons: Kyle Bateman of Vincennes, IN and Caleb Bateman of Chicago, IL 2 nieces and 1 nephew and many cousins. Preceded in Death by: Father Wayne Bateman Sr. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre NOTE: NEW LOCATION-2 blocks east of Broadway at 606 E 113th Ave. Crown Point, IN. with Rev Mike Thompson officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a Masonic Service at 3:30 PM at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point. Wayne was an active member of The Eagles Lodge in Crown Point and the Masonic Lodge in Hebron, and very much enjoyed fishing. In lieu of flowers, donation may be given to the family. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section on the obituary page at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com. For information call 219-663-2500.

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wayne was one of my best friends for a long time, we spent alot of time together at the track, he was a great person and will be missed very much. so sorry for your loss. tami

condolences to the Bateman family. Wayne was president of Eagles when i became a member way back when.i have many fond memories of those days.I still called him past worthy whenever i would see him. I will miss his wisdom,insight, and humor.

Dear Bateman Family, especially Caleb and Kyle, I have known Wayne for 25 years when he was active in the FOE aerie and I was an active member of the FOE auxiliary. Wayne was always most interested in what our officers wanted to do and supported all of our functions. He became a dear friend, especially to me, Barbara Polen at the time and Judi Frisk, my wonderful friend. My daughter Kelly loved him too and he was a great help regarding her when we needed it. He was wonderful to my husband Slimthrough many of his health trials and tribulations prior to his death 5 years ago. As for the Eagles, We tried to make the FOE a more profitable and fun place with so much help from our other auxilary friends and besides Wayne, many of the other aerie members. We were involved at a very special time, we accomplished many things and there was much love all around us. Also during that time I was able to see Caleb and Kyle grow from little boys into admirable young men. Judi and I followed Caleb's theatrical shows and loved them. Here's to Caleb, you will always be so special. I loved re-typing your adventures on your trip to Europe. And Kyle, you always made us shake our head and say oh well guess he is just like his Dad. I mean that it the best way, Caleb was the serious one and you were the funny and silly redhead. I am sure you are doing well and I would love to hear from both of you boys. Anyway, I am so sorry that your Dad had such a short life, I was looking forward to seeing him this summer on our trip home to Crown Point. I now live in Florida with my husband, Butch John Schach and cannot be there to see you. Please keep all of the special memories of your Dad and my friend with you always. He is right up there with your grandfather and grandfather is probably still in charge. Love to Virgadell too. Sincerely, Barb Polen Schach

Wayne was good man and will be missed by many friends.

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