July 23, 1946 — July 16, 2025

Richard Laddie Batka, 78, of Sedona, died July 16.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his infant son, Laddie Batka Jr,, stepdaughter, Kerri Marbut, step-son-in law Lenny Hibbitts, son-in-law Russel Harrison and infant grandsons Liam Harrison and Payton Harrison.

He is survived by his older brother, David [Sandy] Batka; first wife, Rhea [Steve] Brodhead; children Shawn Batka, Christa Harrison, Karolyn [Bill] Evans, Richard [Heather] Batka and Brittney [Chuck] Caley; step-children, Mark [Beth Ann] Marbut, Lance [Melissa] Marbut, Dawne Hibbitts and many grandchilden and great-grandchildren.