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Leslie Allen Bateman Sr.
LESLIE ALLEN BATEMAN SR.
Albia
Leslie "Les" Allen Bateman Sr., 67, of Albia, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home. Les is survived by his children, Debbie Sullivan, Les Bateman Jr. and Julie (Kevin) Klawiter; nine grandchildren, Molly, Preston, Chloe, Parker, Korbin, Madison, Maci, Brock and Lily; two great grandchildren, Liam and Hayden; his mother, Dalene; and his sister, Lorie Bateman. Les also is survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; his father, Francis; as well as other family members.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Les's family present throughout the day and evening to greet family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Deb Black officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. The full obituary as well as condolences to the family may be left online at www.tharpfh.com.
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