Daniel Scott Batkiewicz

Dan Batkiewicz was born August 27, 1967 in Streator, Illinois to Jerry and Louise (Novotney) Batkiewicz. He passed away November 20, 2019 at the age of 52.

Dan grew up mostly in Waco, Texas attending Midway Schools.  He graduated from Methacton High School, Audubon, Pennsylvania in 1985.  He received an Associate’s degree from Rets Electronics Institute.  He worked for Florida Power and Light pulling electrical cable for new developments.

Although Dan most recently lived in Plano, he enjoyed living on Hutchinson Island, in Florida, for many years.  Dan truly embodied the spirit of the beach. He was warm, kind, and inviting of all people while being able to brighten anyone’s day.  He was also adventurous and loved any kind of water sports in the ocean, especially kayaking, jet skiing, and scuba diving.  He loved diving for fresh lobster with his friends and sharing them for dinner.  He was a joyous and happy-go-lucky kind of guy always helping and giving to others.

Dan is survived by his mother, Louise Batkiewicz; sister, Debbie Sanders; grandmother, Louise Novotney; uncles Ray Novotney, Michael Novotney, and Gene Batkiewicz; niece Megan Sell (Brandon); nephew Justin Sanders (Kelsey); close friend Leslie Landman and many loving cousins and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Batkiewicz.

There will be a Memorial Mass at 10:30 am on Friday, December 6, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas 75023. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the Florida Oceanographic Society at 890 Northeast Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida 34996, phone: (772) 225-0505 or www.floridaocean.