In Loving Memory

Marie Batdorf

Marie Batdorf
June 5, 1931
March 16, 2014
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Marie Batdorf, age 82, of Brenham passed away peacefully Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Brenham Rest Home in Brenham, Texas. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel. A funeral service for Marie will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel, with internment to follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham.

Marie was born on June 5, 1931 in Brenham to Stella and Hugh Durden. She attended and graduated from Brenham High School. She married Walter “Pete” Batdorf on July 30, 1950 in Brenham.

As a young girl, she worked at an ice cream parlor in Brenham, where she met Walter. After marriage she worked several years at Dobert’s Ready To Wear Dress Shop in Brenham. She then worked for over 25 years for the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, starting out as a dispatcher, and soon acquiring her certification to become a deputy. Marie served under four sheriffs during her tenure. Marie also worked as a bailiff for Washington County Court at Law for 5 plus years following her service to the Sheriff’s Office. She was a longtime member of Brenham Church of Christ.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Walter “Pete” Batdorf, her parents, son Darrel, and a half-brother Walter Durden.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Danny and Diana Batdorf of Brenham; grandchildren Jessica Lyn Radnitzer and husband Joshua of Nacogdoches, Valerie Ann Batdorf of Nacodoches, and Allen Walter Batdorf of Brenham.

Pallbearers are Tom Albus, Tom Burrus, Anthony Applegate, Mike Collier, Ernie Naron, and Clamens Tiemann. Officers of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department are honorary pallbearers.

If desired, memorials may be given to Brenham Church of Christ, 2800 Victory Lane, Brenham, Texas 77833.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer Street, Brenham, Texas 77833. 979-836-3611. Condolences for the family may be left at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com