Batterson, Sr., George E., age 102 of New Milford formerly of Maywood and a summer resident of Lake Hopatcong died Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (nee) Sprague. Devoted father of Virginia Gonzalez and her late husband Lawrence, Merle B. Wade and her late husband Arthur F., and George E. Batterson, Jr. Loving grandfather of Gary S. Wade, Deborah A. Gould, Robert D. Wade, Judith Moss, Don M. Gonzalez, the late Gary Gonzalez, Denise Gonzalez, and all of their spouses. He is also survived by his 14 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Batterson was the former mayor of New Milford having served from 1947-1950. He was the oldest living elected official in Bergen County. He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of River Edge where he was part of the Retired Men’s Club. Mr. Batterson was also a member of the Republican Mayor’s Association of Bergen County and served as the Fire Commissioner of New Milford in the late 1940’s. Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell. Funeral service Monday, 10AM from the Volk Leber Funeral Home to the First Congregational Church of River Edge for a service at 11AM. Interment to follow at Hackensack Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his name to the First Congregational Church of River Edge, 109 Continental Ave., River Edge, NJ 07661 or to the New Milford Republican Club are appreciated by the family.