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1LT Richard Howard “Dick” Battey

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Birth	:	16 Oct 1929 Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	6 May 2017 Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3689003, -103.4753036
Plot	:	P_661
Inscription	:	1LT US ARMY KOREA
Description	:	THE HONORABLE RICHARD BATTEY UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE Richard H. Battey was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and raised as a farm kid in Frankfort, South Dakota. He graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1953. In 1951, Judge Battey married Shirley Travis. Judge and Mrs. Battey are the parents of three children: David, Russell, and Dianne. Judge Battey served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant from 1953 to 1955. From 1955 to 1985, he was in private practice in Redfield, SD. During this time, he served 13 years as States Attorney.... Read More	THE HONORABLE RICHARD BATTEY UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE Richard H. Battey was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and raised as a farm kid in Frankfort, South Dakota. He graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1953. In 1951, Judge Battey married Shirley Travis. Judge and Mrs. Battey are the parents of three children: David, Russell, and Dianne. Judge Battey served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant from 1953 to 1955. From 1955 to 1985, he was in private practice in Redfield, SD. During this time, he served 13 years as States Attorney. He was a member of the SD Board of Regents for six years and served as its president for two years. He was appointed to the SD Board of Pardons and Paroles. He served on that Board for four years and was chairman for two years. He was an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice Studies for USD. Judge Battey was appointed by President Ronald Reagan as a United States District Court Judge for the District of South Dakota in 1985. He served as Chief Judge from 1994, until he took senior status in 1999. His Chambers were located in Rapid City. He served as president of the District Judges' Association of the Eighth Circuit. He was a State Bar Commissioner from 1979 to 1982, and he served on many Federal Court and SD State Bar committees. He also held various memberships in community and state organizations. In 2007, USD honored him with the Alumni Achievement Award for Outstanding Success in a Profession. Judge Battey was a lover of life and adventures. He owned and trained horses for years. He loved going on the Custer Trail ride each year with his son, Russell. He also trained dogs, including his Lab, "Chip", who never seemed to make the finals in field trials! He was an avid, self-taught, scratch golfer who won many tournaments and club championships. He was also proud of his 4 Holes-in-One. Judge Battey was an excellent pilot and flew private planes, with an instrument rating (until he said his landings became controlled crashes!). He was honored by the Sioux Nation for his work in helping them. Judge Richard H. Battey died on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Grand Arbor in Alexandria, MN, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, his 3 children and their spouses, Seven grandchildren, Nine great grandchildren; and twin sister. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Helen Battey, and a brother Lyle Battey. A Celebration of Judge Battey's Life will take place on Saturday, May 27, 2017, from 2-4 PM (Open House) at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN. Interment will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD on Friday, June 9, 2017, at 1:30 PM. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home of Alexandria, Minnesota. Born October 16, 1929, in Aberdeen, SD Died May 6, 2017, in Alexandria, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1985, to a seat vacated by Andrew W. Bogue. Confirmed by the Senate on October 25, 1985, and received commission on October 28, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1994-1998. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1999. Service terminated on May 6, 2017, due to death. Education: University of South Dakota, 1950 University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1953 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, 1953-1955 Private practice, Redfield, South Dakota, 1955-1985 City attorney, Redfield, South Dakota, 1956-1963 State's attorney, Spink County, South Dakota, 1959-1965, 1981-1985 Contributor: Mark Collins (47492688)

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1LT Richard Howard “Dick” Battey's memorial is located at: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA.
When did 1LT Richard Howard “Dick” Battey death?
1LT Richard Howard “Dick” Battey death on 6 May 2017 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 44.3689003
Longitude: -103.4753036

Family Members:

Parent

Silas George Battey

(1900 - 1984)

Helen E. Baird Battey

(1904 - 1975)

Spouse

Shirley Ann Travis Battey

(1928 - 2018)

Siblings

Lyle Silas Battey

(1928 - 2001)

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