May 26, 1925 ~ June 03, 2022

Nadine Battagler, 97, of Orrick, MO, died Friday, June 3, 2022 in Springfield, MO, surrounded by her family and friends.  Nadine was born in rural Ray County, Missouri, on May 26, 1925 to Charles and Bessie (Shumate) Peters. Nadine was the youngest of five children. She married Wilbur Battagler on December 22, 1945. Together, they had three children, Marilyn Kay, Karen Sue, and Donnie Kent.

Nadine is survived by her daughter, Karen Koerner and her son, Donnie Battagler; her granddaughters, Nicole (Les) Moody, Jill (Brian) Stan, Tralee (Scott) Swanson, Karissa Stuart; her grandsons, Kevin Koerner, Ryan and Joseph Brock Battagler; great granddaughters, Mia and Gracie Stan, Ashlynn and Regan Swanson, Alaze (Caleb) Chowning, Zaylynn Battagler, Ali Battagler, Natalhia Battagler, and Paige Stuart; great grandsons, Haiden, Avery, Austin and Jacob Moody,  Joey, Matthew, and Noah Battagler; great great granddaughter, Kamrynn Chowning; and sister-in-law, Mary Peters. Nadine is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur; daughter, Marilyn Kay; brothers, Glenn and Ivan (Doris); sisters, Helen (Alfred) Newell, Melba “Dudie” (Ben) Smith and Velma Peters; step-sister, Gertrude; and son-in-law, Dan Koerner.

Nadine was loved by all who met her. She enjoyed cooking (she was one of the best), taking care of Wilbur, entertaining family, keeping her home, and traveling. She also loved driving her Cadillac, wearing her jewelry, and was an all around “Classy” lady. Her 97 years were rich and full, and she will be greatly missed by all.

Nadine was a member of the First Baptist Church in Orrick.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Orrick. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Randall Moody and Pastor Jacob Overstreet officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, northwest of Orrick.

Memorials are suggested to Union Cemetery in Nadine’s memory.

Condolences

Karen I know it’s difficult to lose your Mom, but you can take great confront the fact she had a positive influence on about everyone she came in contact with, especially as the Room Mother for our class. She went on nearly all our school trips and helped plan our class parties. She was good to my Grandmother, Velma Robinson, when she lived across the street. She was the one who helped pick the cactus thorns out of my hand when I was 7 and we were playing with my cousins, Rick and Connie McGinnis, in your back yard. I doubt if you recall that, but I’ll never forget it. It’s a testament to the woman she was, always there to help when needed.
Arnold & Melissa Bruns