Mark Robert Batche

He is survived by his wife Kim Papizan Batche, mother June Myers of Punta Gorda, FL;

brother Michael Batche (Kerri) of Hopatcong, NJ; sister-in-law Julie Batche of Houston, TX;

nephews Ryan, Brandon, Taylor, and Zachary Batche; niece Kristi Tomkins; grand-nieces

Lille, Lucie, Lexie Tomkins, and Luna Batche; grand-nephew Harrison Tomkins.

Mark was born and raised in Flint, MI and attended Ainsworth High School. He was a

graduate of Ferris State University and employed by Anixter in Orlando, FL followed by

teaching at John Sexton Elementary School in St.. Petersburg, FL. Mark was preceded

in death by his father Robert Batche and brother Steven Batche.

Mark married Kim in St. Croix and from there moved to Florida. They lived in Treasure

Island where they enjoyed living on the beach and riding his Harley. He loved to travel

and he and his wife took a trip to Fairbanks , AK in 1998 to visit family. Mark loved working

in his yard and detailing his sports car. He was an avid sports fan and rooted for his local

teams; the Rays, the Bucs, and the Lightning. He loved his best canine friend, Ruby, who

comforted him through his long illness. His loving family and friends will sorely miss him.

Tributes can be made to disabled veterans or the ASPCA.