
Maj. And Mrs. Michael Stack
We were enriched by learning all that Gwen had accomplished and by meeting all those who she loved and touched. The world is emptier by her loss, but enhanced by her memory.
Birth date: Jun 25, 1949 Death date: Dec 21, 2019
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Lucille Batdorf, age 91, of New Haven, Indiana passed away December 21, 2019. She was born on March 22, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Walter Shady and Leona Leach. She was married to the late Keith Batdo Read Obituary
We were enriched by learning all that Gwen had accomplished and by meeting all those who she loved and touched. The world is emptier by her loss, but enhanced by her memory.
Mrs. Batdorf was my School Librarian at Sunnymede Elementary in the late 70s. She helped instill a deep love of reading that opened new worlds to all of our curious young minds.
i remember her kindness and generous guidance. She helped me learn how joyful and powerful libraries and Librarians could be. Her inspiration helped lead me to what became my own career. I've been a Librarian myself now for over 20 years and Mrs. Batdorf helped guide me towards that path even as a child. I'll forever be grateful to her and won't ever forget her.
I pray that her family feels love and is given comfort during this time of loss.