Ronald Batey was born on January 11, 1936, to Howard H. and Maggie Bee (Wiley) Batey in Pandora, Texas and entered the gates of Heaven on October 9, 2025.
Ron grew up in and around his grandpa’s general store in Union Valley, Tx. He lived with them at the store during his second and third grade years due to the fact that there was no teacher. He would ride a donkey to school. From jumping-sliding off roofs, getting stuck in a stove pipe while playing hide and seek or shooting rabbits and squirrels, these were just some of grandpa’s hilarious and scary stories he would share from his childhood.
After graduating from Seguin H.S., where he made many friends and memories, he joined the U.S. Navy. His ship was hit by a rogue wave which killed 2 men. His rank was FN when he was discharged at 22 years of age.
Ronald’s first management position after his service to our country was at Dixie Farm and Steel San Antonio in 1958. Dixie would become Advance in 1966 and eventually Symons in New Braunfels in 1968. Ron would work twelve-hour days until his early retirement at 62. Even though he never received an engineering degree, Ron was called back to work several times after retiring to travel to several countries and states to lead projects due to his knowledge and expertise.
Having a little more time on his hands, Ron studied hard and got his pilot license. He then bought a plane and enjoyed taking trips with family and friends. He also started flipping houses which he thoroughly enjoyed.
During his life Ron enjoyed racing cars, hunting, fishing, painting, cooking-baking, traveling, 9 pin bowling, being outdoors and most importantly being with family. Oh, how could we forget his westerns that he watched over and over again like he had never seen them before. He was most definitely our “John Wayne.”
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert Batey, sister Deborah Batey Taft, wife Darlene Marie Batey, granddaughter Amber Marie Batey and grandson Travis Cody Lemons.
Survivors left to carry on his love, memories, and wisdom are: wife Lynda Batey; brother, Dan H. Batey; sister-in-law Barbara (Heideke) Batey; first wife Joyce Gerdes Schuerg; Son: Travis (Veronica) Batey; Daughters: Cindy(Skip) Rapp, Jeannie (Terry) Stark, Connie (Keith) Barnes, and Margaux Cindy ( Louis) Teuscher.
He loved and was so loved by his 11 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. You were one of the “Good Guys”. We will all miss your advice, listening ears and ability to repair or build anything.
Pallbearers will be:
Travis Batey, Nolan Koltermann, Eric Koltermann, Tanner Luckemeyer, Clint Taft, Brandon Barnes, Tracy Batey, JC Batey, Brett Burkhart and Sam Ruiz.
Visitation: Sunday October 19th 4-7 pm
Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Monday October 20th 1:00 pm
Oakwood Church
2164 Loop 337
New Braunfels 78130
Burial: Nockenut Cemetery
4906 FM 1681
Stockdale, Texas 78160
Reception to be held at the cemetery pavilion
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in memory of Ronald H Batey to:
Oakwood Church
memo Bold Mission Building Fund
2154 Loop 337 New Braunfels, Texas 78130