R. Elizabeth Libby Batsche (nee Beach), aged 77, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2011, surrounded by her husband Frank H. Batsche, DDS and children. She was born to Jessie Ann (Nicholas) and Arden Johann Beach on December 24, 1933 in her familys home in Ft. Recovery, Ohio. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her only sibling, Adam N. Beach. After graduating from Ft. Recovery High School, she continued her education at Miami University, earning her degree in Education. There she met the love of her life, Frank Batsche. They were married on June 2, 1953. Libby was a member of Delta Delta Delta and was the Sweetheart of Sigma Chi. She was crowned Queen at various other Miami University events. (Mid American Conference Swimming Championship, Air Force Ball, and Oxford College Cotillion). She taught briefly in early childhood education in Mason, Ohio. She volunteered her time as an organist for Mason Presbyterian Church and was a long time member of the choir. Her faith in God and love for her church led her to be a Deacon of Heritage Presbyterian Church. Some of her favorite roles were as a Girl Scout leader and Director of Camp Batsche WaNa. All will remember her for her creative culinary skills, sense of humor, athleticism and most of all as a loving wife, mother grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband Frank H. Batsche, Jr. DDS and her children, Betsy Tancous (John), Priscilla Ungers (Les), Jenny Del Medico (Tim), Margaret White (James DMD) and Frank Batsche (Laura). She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren, Lauren, Maggie, Emily MD, Katie, Stephanie, Allison, Joseph, Nicholas, Libby, Annie, Natalie, Peter, Gretchen, Jason, Hannah, Jessica and Heidi and 2 great-granddaughters, Ella and Ava. One of the greatest joys of our family was being able to celebrate Libby and Frank's 58th wedding anniversary shortly before her death. Visitation will be at MUELLER PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 on Monday, May 23 from 5-8 PM and on Tuesday at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 6546 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 from 10 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be sent In Care of R. Elizabeth Batsche to the Heritage Presbyterian Church or Mason Historical Society, 207 West Church Street, Mason, OH 45040. For details or to send a condolence, visit www.muellerparker.com 513-398-9100
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