Richard J. “Rick” Batterton

Richard J. “Rick” Batterton, 75, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 8 am on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1951 in Canton, IL, the son of Junior and Mae (Hamm) Batterton. Rick married Phyllis Shanks on June 2, 1973 in Astoria, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his three children, James (and Stephanie) Grossnickle-Batterton of Lititz, PA, Andy (and Virginia Bolt) Batterton of Summum, IL and Molly (and Dustin) Curless of Astoria, IL, eight-grandchildren; Kenny (and Morgan Dunbar), Justice, Koda, Dawson, Kobe, Haley, Elias and Reid, two great-grandchildren; Parker and Emerson, and one brother Bill (and Mona) Batterton of Astoria.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Rick worked at Astoria Fiber Steel and then worked at L & N Industries as a welder for over 40 years. He also was a farmer.

He was a former member of the Summum Fire Department and the Astoria Saddle Club. Rick loved horses and enjoyed reading and doing puzzles.

Services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. Ricks’s son Jim Grossnickle-Batterton will officiate. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery. Memorials may be made to MDH Hospice or the Astoria Fire & Rescue Department.