Charles Batschelett

Charles Edward Batschelett departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on May 22, 2025 at his home in Fairfax, Oklahoma at the age of 90. Charles was born on October 4, 1934 to Edward and Annie (Kesner) Batschelett. Charles and his sisters grew up on the family farm and it was always an important part of his life.

He graduated from Fairfax High School and soon moved to Borger Texas to work for Phillips Oil Company. His three children Greg, Valorie and Michelle were born in Borger during this time.

After returning to Oklahoma to farm full-time, he met and married Sandra Winkelman in 1965 and they made their home in Fairfax. Charles and Sandy had two children Ken and Christi.

Charles was very involved in his church and community. He served as a board member of the Fairfax Hospital and was a part of raising funds for the new wing. He was a member of the corvette club & classic car club of Ponca City and he also enjoyed drag racing events.

In his later years, his greatest love was being at the farm with his children and grandchildren riding four wheelers and throwing walnuts on top of the shed. He always shared his love of the farm with them.

Charles is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years Sandy, his children Greg (Becky) Batschelett, Valorie (Mark) Crumley, Michelle Brown, Ken (Marcie) Batschelett and Christi (P.J.) Mays, 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Joyce Batschelett, Jean Wilson, Joan Paslay and his niece Sharon Early.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons Scott Batschelett, Sean Batschelett, Garrett Batschelett, Mathew Mays and Aaron Crumley. Honorary Pallbearers are his granddaughters Paige Mays, Emily White Plume, Sunny Batschelett, Rachel Snow and Sara Crumley.

Graveside services will be May 28, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Fairfax Cemetery with Pastor Russ Hughes officiating. Services are entrusted to the Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax. Words of encouragement, condolences and memories may be shared at: www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com