Duane F. Batchelor, 64, of Little Suamico, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at a local hospital. The son of Louis and Margaret (Lawrence) Grell was born Feb. 10, 1962, in Dodgeville.
Duane grew up in Plano, Illinois, and graduated from Plano High School. Following high school, he graduated from Waubonsee Community College with a degree in criminal justice. He worked for a short time as a police officer in Illinois before moving his family to northeastern Wisconsin to farm.
After farming, Duane became a manager at Carver Yacht in Pulaski where his career spanned over 16 years. Duane’s career also included selling insurance and working for Aurora Hospital in the scheduling department.
Duane was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, Cubs and Bulls. When his children were younger, they enjoyed taking family camping and fishing trips. Duane also enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting with his son, Justin, and taking hunting trips out West with his good friend, Larry. Duane cherished the time spent outdoors with family and friends.
Survivors include his first wife, Ada Brazeau, and their children, Justin (Meggie) Batchelor, Denise (Mahmoud “Gabo”) Gaballa and Amber Batchelor; his longtime partner, Carla Delzer, and their children, Megan Batchelor, Heidi (Matt) Bukowiec and Tyler Christensen; grandchildren, Grace, Philip, Payton, Alexander, Nour, Noah, Lily, Isabella and Jordan; his father, Louis Grell; two brothers, Bruce (Dena) Batchelor and Mike (Lisa) Batchelor; sister, Theresa Jensen; aunt, Lucy Hill; uncle, Delbert Lawrence; and nieces and nephews, Heather, Amy, Bruce Jr., Patrick, Amanda, Kyle and Jeanifer.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Grell; nephew, Jeremy Batchelor; and great-grandmother, Marie Lawrence.
Friends are invited to gather with family at Marnocha Funeral Home, 186 E. Pulaski St., Pulaski, on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. until noon when a time for memory sharing will take place.
Online condolences may be offered to Duane’s family at www.marnochafuneralhome.com or on the Marnocha Funeral Home Facebook page.
