Charles W. Bateman

Charles W. Bateman, 82, Grand Forks, ND passed away Tuesday, 22 March, 2022 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Charles William Bateman was born December 31, 1939 in Grand Forks, the son of William and Marion (Pederson) Bateman. He was raised on a farm west of Grand Forks, attended Brenna District #13 school, and graduated from Central High School.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University where he was commissioned as a 2^nd Lieutenant through ROTC. He was assigned to the United States Armor School, 2^nd Armored Division, Ft. Knox, KY. He then attended Rotary Wing Training, completing the primary phase at Ft. Wolter, TX, and Advanced Training at Ft. Rucker, AL. Upon completion of flight training, he was assigned as a UH-1 pilot and pilot in command, 3^rd Aviation Co., 3^rd Inf Div., Kitzingen, Federal Republic of Germany until Captain Bateman was honorably discharged in 1965.

He returned to the Grand Forks area, where he farmed the remainder of his life.

Charles served as President of the Thompson School Board. He was on the Board of Directors for American Crystal Sugar.

Charles married Suellen Ringsak in Fargo, ND. She survives along with children, Marion (Michael) Bateman Stenger, Franklin TN, William “Beau” (Kristin) Bateman, Grand Forks ND, Courtney (Yovana) Bateman, Springfield, VA; Grandchildren Casey (Annie) Bateman, Alexa (Ryan) Bateman Boyer, Anna Stenger, Tess Stenger; great grandchildren Beckham Charles Boyer, Brooks Chauncey Boyer, Townes McClure Bateman; and sister Merry (Gary) Bell, Galveston TX

Charles was preceded in death by his parents William “Bill” and Marion (Pederson) Bateman.

He was a lifelong farmer

who enjoyed a good hunt

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 28, 2022 at United Lutheran Church, 324 Chestnut St., Grand Forks.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a 4:00 PM prayer service at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will continue for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park North Cemetery of Grand Forks.