Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Batzloff, Todd P. Rev. January 31, 2025
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Hasting's Reminder - Sat. February 22, 2025

Rev.Todd P. Batzloff, age 85 of Lake Odessa,MI passed away from this life into 
his eternal home with his savior on January 31, 2025. Todd was born to the late 
Charles and Charlotte(Pearce)Batzloff at their home in Lapeer, MI on January 12, 
1940.

His family moved a number of times during his childhood but settled at Lapeer. 
After graduating from Lapeer High School in 1958, Todd enrolled at Central 
Michigan University to continue his education. His studies were out on hold when 
he was inducted into the US Army in August 1959. He was awarded the Good Conduct 
Medal during his time of service and received an Honorable Discharge on July 31, 
1965. Like his father, Todd worked  in the automobile industry for many years; 
years in which he suffered from alcohol abuse.

At the beginning of 1976, he addressed that problem by joining Alcoholics 
Anonymous.He stopped drinking, but it wasn't until the evening of June 6, 1976, 
when he knelt by his bedside and surrendered his life to the Lord that he found 
forgiveness and a new life; for which he was forever grateful.

As a young boy he was taught to pray by his mother. Around age 12, Todd began 
attending church; becoming involved in the ministry there When he was 14, Todd 
felt a call from the Lord to preach the Gospel, which was not answered then, but 
was also not forgotten.

In the Fall of 1976, Todd began attending Swartz Creek Church of the Nazarene 
after getting acquainted with a lady by the name of Sandy, who he later married 
on June 18,1977. His call to the ministry was renewed in the years to follow, 
and this time he accepted. He began the course of study from Nazarene Bible 
College and also returned to school to complete his bachelor's degree, 
graduating from the University of Michigan in Flint in 1987,

Todd began pastoral ministry in August 1988 and served churches in Michigan up 
until his health problems forced him to retire in June 2005. While still able, 
Todd enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking and his interest int he Detroit 
Tigers never dimmed.Always an avid reader, he found reading to be his favorite 
pastime while confined to bed so much of the time.

Todd is survived by his loving wife of over 47 years, Sandy and a large blended 
family of children, all of whom he dearly loved.Patrick(Hope), Gary (Lisa), 
Terry (Connie),Cara, Amy, (Mark),Joshua (Lori), Rachel, Nancy (Larry), and Susan 
(Drew), along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Phyllis Caley and brother Fred 
Batzloff.

A celebration of Life will be held at Nashville Church of the Nazarene, 
Nashville,MI on March 1, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Lunch to follow.

Memorial donating can be made to Nashville Church of the Nazarene in lieu of 
flowers.

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