Jack "Jake" Batdorf

Jack “Jake” Batdorf, age 74, of Liberty Center, Ohio, accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and entered life eternal, on Friday, February 24, 2012. Jake was born to Ross and Margaret (Planten) Batdorf on December 13, 1937 in Swanton, Ohio. On April 8, 1961, he married his beloved wife, Mary Mock.

Jake was a U.S. Army veteran. He served as a Toledo Police Officer for 25 years, working mainly on the Selective Enforcement Unit, which focused mainly on holdups, burglaries, and robberies. He also worked at Owens Illinois Duraglass Center for 11 years. Jake was a member of F.O.P. Lodge #40, Toledo Police Retirees, and American Legion Police Post.

Jake is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary; daughter, Bonnie (Guy) Oberhofer-Batdorf; son, Michael; grandchildren, Michael, Jeremy (Meagan), Elicia, Kristin (Kyle), and Susan; great-grandchildren, Michael, Logan, Trinity, A.J., Teagan, and Addalynn.

Out of respect for Jake’s last wishes, there will be no services.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jake may be made to Waterville Community Church-Youth Ministry, 8217 Dutch Rd., Waterville, OH 43566.

When tomorrow starts without me,

and I’m not there to see;

If the sun should rise and find

your eyes filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry

the way you did today,

while thinking of the many

things we didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me,

as much as I love you,

and each time you think of me

I know you’ll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts

without me, please try to

understand, that an angel came

and called my name and

took me by the hand,

So when tomorrow starts

without me, don’t think we’re far

apart, for every time you think of me,

I’m right here in your heart.

Residence: Liberty Center, Ohio

Services: Private