Donald F. Bathe, Sr.

Mr. Donald F. Bathe, Sr., passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2015, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 82. Donald was born in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Frank S. Bathe & Erma 'Vonderheide' Bathe. Also preceding-in-death was a brother, John Bathe. Donald served in the US Air Force from 1951 - 1971. Donald was a Life Member of the NRA & the former Owner/Operator of Native Woods Gallery, in Farmington. Donald was also the former Chief of Police of Guadelupe, California.

Survivors Include : his wife, Germaine H. 'Rudolph' Bathe (married April 24, 1954) - of Farmington. A daughter, Tina 'Mrs. Randy' Baldwin, of Arroyo Grande, CA; 4 sons: Donald (& Lisa) Bathe, Jr., of Mesa, AZ; Douglas (& MaryAnn) Bathe, of Arroyo Grande, CA; Deland "Lanny" Bathe, of Farmington; Daniel C. (& Shonda) Bathe, of Fredericktown. 1 sister, Janis Westbrook, of Shelbina, MO; 7 Grandchildren; 2 Step-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandson; 2 Step, Great-Granddaughters; several Nieces & Nephews.

Visitation : Monday, 5-8 p.m., with a joint VFW/American Legion service Monday, 7:00 p.m.

Visitation resumes Tuesday, 6:30 a.m.

Funeral : Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., May 19, 2015, with Bro. Tim Glasshof officiating.

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LeadBelt Patriot Guard Riders will lead the funeral procession to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for burial with Full Military Honors.

Memorials to : The Siteman Cancer Center - 5225 Midamerica Place - St. Louis, MO. 63129 (314) 286.2500