Steven Craig Batchelder, 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, at Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls, SD. Steve was born in Hawarden, IA on July 8, 1957, the only boy of three surviving children of Irene (Ronan) and Lloyd Batchelder.

Steven went to Catholic school in Akron through the 4th grade. He was taught by sister Angelica of “The Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Family.” He had his first Holy Communion at Saint Patrick Church in Akron, Iowa by Father Schishel. He was confirmed at St. Teresa church in Sioux Falls, SD by Father Walsh. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, SD in 1975, and attended the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida for Business, Marketing, Customer Service and Reclamation in Health Carer in 2000.

He worked in the restaurant business for several years prior to joining Avera McKennan Hospital culinary department, which he made a great impact from 1980-2016 and retired as manager over-seeing the cafeteria, retail food service, catering, the lobby Starbucks and retail store. Following ‘retirement’, he worked at Hy-Vee Gas station part time to stay active the next 3 years.

While he never married, he was so loved and respected! Steven had a way of mentoring, teaching and training that made his staff and team mates better. He was a loyal person who was dedicated to his friends and to what he believed in. He was the BEST big brother a sister could ever have.

He is survived by his youngest sister and best friend, Sharyl (Batchelder) Ronan and an older sister Susan (Batchelder) Briese.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents Lloyd and Irene (Ronan) Batchelder and two siblings, Lloyd and Mary.

There will be a celebration of life and lunch for those who wish to attend at the American Legion, 1700 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, SD at 11:00am. Parking and entrance on the North.

There will be a private burial at the Hawarden cemetery with immediate family and Father Sanchez.