A nation and family has suffered an irreplaceable loss.
Michael Lee “Chief” Battiest has left our world. Mike was born May 27, 1947 in Oklahoma City, OK, the son of the late Elmer “Chief” Lee Battiest and Edna Mae Wilson Hatchett. He departed this world on February 17, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 73.
Mike was a decorated veteran of the U. S. Army having served in combat in Vietnam. He retired from Procter and Gamble. He was a noted member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the Selmer Moose Lodge. He attended Safe Harbor Church. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved a good game of pool.
Mike was known for many things. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great mentor to many and a friend to everyone. His home was like a safe haven and he was happiest in the company of family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Marie Peters Battiest; long time best friend, Deborah Baird Brueggeman; his children: Willa Getschow (Brett), Harley Battiest (Tammy), Wendy King, Stormy Battiest (Randy), Brittany Kelso (David), Tiffany Lopez, Samantha Bauer (Jon), Savannah Battiest (Collin); five sisters: Lorri Brown (George), Beverly Drehmel (Jeff), Sandi Nolan (Bob), Sheila Hopp (Joel), Joyce Spore (Gary); 13 Grandchildren.
