May 8, 1921 – Sept. 2, 2012
John Marinus Bats, 91, of Sweet Home died Sept. 2, 2012 at Timberview Care Center in Albany.
He was born May 8, 1921 in The Netherlands to Pieter Tekke and Leentje (Bakker) Bats. He came to the United Sates with his family when he was 10 years old.
Mr. Bats served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1943, receiving an honorable discharge.
He is survived by his…