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Matthew Batchelder
11/01/1971 - 10/24/2024
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Obituary For Matthew Batchelder
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Matthew Batchelder, 52, of Rapid City. He died October 24, 2024. He walked through life with a gentle strength, touching the lives of everyone he encountered.
Matt was born to his loving parents, Robert and Merlene Batchelder. He graduated from Central High School, Rapid City and later attended Northern University, Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Matt owned Batchelder’s Plummer Piano and Organ for many years building a sense of community with music.
He currently worked for Pan O’ Gold Bread Corporation.
Matt is survived by his spouse, Erin; Son Alec; a brother, Doug and his parents.
He was a man of humor and kindness and will be loved and missed by all of his friends and family.
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10/31/2024
Bob, Merlene, and family - We were so very sorry to hear of Matt's passing. John and I have such fond memories of Matt. Our deepest sympathy and heart felt love to you all.
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10/31/2024
I'm so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I have so many fond memories of him from youth group at Trinity Lutheran Church back in our high school days! He was always so kind and a good listener. I haven't seen him in years, but I will miss him! Prays of peace and comfort to him family!
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10/31/2024
Bob & Merlene, We are so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Such a shock & much too young. Our recollection of him was his grin & zest for life. May he rest peacefully with his Creator. Much love, Julie & Jeff Wood
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10/30/2024
Matt was always the type to give you the shirt off his back or to listen if you needed a caring ear. He was filled with humor, & love for his family and friends. The true definition of humble and kind. I will miss him greatly but I will also choose to celebrate him by spreading as much kindness and humor as I possibly can. All my love to the Batchelder family, my heart is heavy but with you on this day and always. ♥️ Doug, Uncle Bob, Aunt Marlene, and Alec
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10/30/2024
Matt was a blessing to his family and all who knew him. The memories of all the times he touched my heart will be with me always. May the peace and joy Matt brought to you bring comfort forever. Rest in peace my dear friend. Dennis Awe
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10/30/2024
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10/29/2024
My condolences to Matt's family. Alec, you were so young...maybe 3 or 4 when I first saw you at a music event. Bob and Merlene, ever present at the store and music events. Doug, your help with an outdoor project. So many memories of knowing Matt. Prayers for each of you.
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10/28/2024
So many young Hawarden memories... prayers to you who loved him even more than those of us who hold him dear in childhood and beyond. Sincere prayers for understanding and peace. -Cami Jo
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10/28/2024
Bob Merlene, Doug, and family, we would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to all the family and your loss of Matt. Keep his memories close to your heart, and he will always be with you then prayerful thoughts at this time of deep loss. Condolences, Jerry and Vicki Henrichsen
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10/28/2024
So sorry to hear this!! Went to high school with Matt. Always a caring person and always there with a smile and great sensor of humor. Too young Matt. Rest in peace.
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