John H. Battershell, Jr.

John, 79, of Raccoon Lake, formerly of Danville, passed away this past Saturday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 20, 2022 at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service.

John was born in Robinson, Illinois to the late John H. and Hilda K. (Sexton) Battershell, Sr. He graduated from Robinson High School with the class of 1960. John also graduated from Murray State University and Southern Illinois University receiving a degree in Architectural Engineering. He founded and was head architect of Battershell and Associates Architects, Inc. in Danville from 1974 until 2019. John also co-founded and co-owned Ivy Trace Assisted Living in Danville. He was a member and Past-President of the Danville Rotary Club, and a former member of A.I.A. (American Institutes of Architects). John enjoyed his architecture, farming, carpentry, and especially being together with friends and family. He will be best remembered for his stories, creativity, his laughter, and his "love of life".

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Helen "Herbie", daughter, Kelly (Ed) Hartle of Brownsburg, brothers and sisters-in-law Kas and Jan Kasuboske, Dave and Sharon Miller, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

The family has asked that contribution be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital and/or Shriner's Hospitals for children in memory of John.