ProminentBusinessman Dead, Yet bis Work Will Be Long Remembered. Ronald H. Batchelder March 13th, 1932 dash July 12th, 2018 The Dash. Athlete, Christian, American Patriot, Prominent Businessman, Father, Mentor, Outdoorsman, Fraternal Brother, Community Steward, Philanthropist, A Friend to Many. Brother's Ron and Ira Batchelder, proud 3rd generation owners of Bemidji Woolen Mills. Ron was active at Bemidji Woolen Mills from the end of his US Air Force Service in England during the Korean War until 1995. Our heart is heavy today for the loss of Ronald H. Batchelder. Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018 First Presbyterian Church of Bemidji Internment with Military Honors will be at the Greenwood Cemetery following the service BEMIDJ WOOLEN MILLs Sine 192o BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA