Jerry Don “Bo” “Iceman” Bateman

Jerry was born on September 21, 1941, in St. Amant, La. He graduated from St. Amant High School in 1959. He served for 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserves and graduated from Southeastern with a BA in Business.

He married Marie Lobell Bateman in 1964. In 1965, Together, with their two children, Brent and Christie, they founded Bateman’s Ice in St. Amant. In 1984, they relocated to Pierre Part to open a second location.

Jerry devoted more than 60 years of his life to the family business. Even at 85 years old he continued working daily at the icehouse. He loved delivering ice to his customers and chatting with them along his routes. Everyone knew him as the “Iceman”.

He is survived by his son; Brent (Holly) Bateman; daughter, Christie Bateman; 10 Grandchildren, Desiree, Casey (Leah), Jesse, Abagail, Gabrial, Joshua, Grace, Shelby Jr., Faith, and Jacob; 5 Great grandchildren, Jace, Jade, Leo, Kai, and River.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie Lobell Bateman; his parents John and Thelma Virginia Denham Bateman; siblings, John “Bulldog”, Alvin, Wanda Mae, and Latisha Bateman.

The family would like to thank the ICU staff at OLOL for their care and compassion.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement. Public visitation from 9am to 11am. Followed by service in the sanctuary at 11:00 am. Entombment in the church mausoleum to follow.

Flowers, donations, and condolences may be offered at St. Joseph Catholic Church 15710 LA Hwy 16 French Settlement, LA 70733.