William 'Bill' L. Batcsics, Jr.

Obituary William L. "Bill" Batcsics, Jr., 68 of Quakertown died Friday May 26, 2023, in his home. He was the husband of Sandy (Kresge) Batcsics. They celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary last October. Born in Springfield Township, Bucks County he was the son of the late William L., Sr., and Gladys (Hillegas) Batcsics. Before his retirement he was employed by Harmony Excavating, Inc. in Center Valley. Bill was a member of the Ridge & Valley Rod & Gun Club and the Sons of the American Legion. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, antiquing, auctions and tinkering with cars and small engines. He also loved watching and attending NASCAR races cheering on his favorite driver the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, William L., III, Kenneth Leroy (Stephanie) and Derek Andrew (Elizabeth). Five grandchildren Brice, Ryleigh, Landon, Madilyn, and Conor. Seven siblings James E. (Debi), Barbara, Terry L. (Vicki), Diane Gilligan, Sharon Weil, Robert B. (Bonnie) and Barry D. His mother-in-law Janet Kresge, sister-in-law Cindy Desris (Joe) and a brother-in-law Tim Kresge. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his pet Shih tzu Sawyer. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law Leroy Kresge and a brother-in-law Andrew Kresge. A memorial service will be held on Friday June 2, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 West Broad St. Quakertown PA 18951. Call from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church P.O. Box 81 2966 Old Bethlehem Pike Zion Hill PA 18981. Services Calling Friday June 2, 2023 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 West Broad Street Quakertown, PA 18951 Memorial Service Friday June 2, 2023 3:00 PM C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 West Broad Street Quakertown, PA 18951