John Daniel Bateman, 79, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on October 23, 2019 in Prince Frederick, MD. John was born on July 6, 1940 in Washington, DC. He graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School and then began his career in plumbing and heating in the family business, Bateman & Son, Inc. until 1996. Finding he was not ready to retire he went to work with Magnolia Plumbing until 2004, when he retired for the second time.

John is preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Marie, his parents Joseph & Anna Bateman; sister, Joanne Bateman; and brother and sister in law Joseph & Jacquelyn Bateman. John is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jeanne. He is also survived by his sons William (Mary Kate) of Catonsville, MD and James of Prince Frederick, MD; grandchildren Eric Bateman of Catonsville, MD and Kelly Bateman of Chesapeake, VA. In addition to immediate family John is also survived by nieces Barbara Smiraldo, Charlotte Poe, Kathryn Shamleffer, and dearest friends.

Per John's request all services are private and donations may be made in his memory to St. John Vianney Food Pantry, Holy Family Ln., Prince Frederick, MD and/or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.