EDGERTON - Dr. Douglas George Batty, 70, passed away in comfort on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, after a several-months' battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morton George Batty and June Porter Batty; and by his wife, Cara Orben Hoffert. He is survived by his sister, Morgan Barbara Miller, and her son, Bradley; his sister, Aleta "Lou" Johnson, and her husband, Joe; his son, David Hoffert, and his wife, Aleeza; his son, Beau Batty, and his wife, Jackie; many beloved aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; and the countless patients whose lives he changed through his multi-decade chiropractic practice in Evansville, Wis. Tribute donations may be made to UNICEF, the World Wildlife Foundation, and the Eager Free Public Library expansion project. A secular memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the COOKSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, 11204 W. State Road 59, Evansville, appetizers and desserts will be provided after the service. A few weeks before his death, Doug dictated an obituary to his sons. In characteristic fashion, he said hardly a word about his many life accomplishments, but chose instead to focus on his appreciation for the relationships he had built throughout his life. We are including a brief excerpt from his thoughts here, but we encourage you to read the full transcription at http://www.gundersonfh.com/obituaries/Dr-Douglas-George-Batty?obId=2599425#/obituaryInfo, which includes specific messages to his family, his friends, his patients, and his caregivers. "Dearest family, friends, and patients: I've been so privileged to know all of you and so appreciate your caring, your support, and all of the fun times and jokes... I've had a very good life, thanks to all of you. My memories of all of you are very precious... I just want to give thanks to everybody who made my life what it is. I'm the luckiest guy in the world... I like the simple life, the simple pleasures; I'm a simple country boy. The love around me, and the land. It's an eternal presence, the rhythms go on and on through the ages. It's been a great life." Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.