Sue Catherine (Lyons) Reel-Batteiger, 90, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Sue was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 1, 1931 to the late Edward E. and Quincie Anne (Wilbanks) Lyons. She graduated from F.J. Reitz High School in 1948. From there, Sue attended DePauw University and then Indiana State University of Evansville (USI). Sue went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oakland City University, and then her Master of Arts from the University of Evansville. She retired from Harrison High School after 25 years as a Reading Specialist. Sue was a faithful member of Howell United Methodist Church where she was the organist for over 50 years. She was also a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood where she had served as president of Chapter BB. Sue was a former member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and past president of the Gamma Theta Chapter. Sue was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution, Captain Henry Vanderburgh Chapter. She was also a member and served on the Board of Directors at the Vanderburgh County Historical Society. Sue was a former member of the American Association of University Women, the YWCA and The Red Hat Society. After retirement, Sue became an active volunteer at Holiday Retirement Village and Leisure Living where she played the piano and led sing-along groups. She also volunteered her time tutoring at Even Start and the adult education program at Cedar Hall School. Her extensive work on genealogy led to her authoring and publishing of three books. Sue will be remembered as a loving mother, wonderful friend, accomplished pianist and organist who traveled the world and led a full life. She will be missed. Sue is survived by her children, Jane Ann Reel of Albany, NY, Dale Edward Reel (Jane Ellen) of Evansville, IN, Connie B. Lovell (Gary) of Evansville, IN, and Curtis Batteiger of Evansville, IN; grandchildren; Amanda Sue Reel of Ann Arbor, MI, Amber Zagrodzki (Maciej) of Longmont, CO, Michael Boring (Kayla Tamez) of Evansville, IN, Byron Batteiger of Mt. Vernon, IN and Brian Lovell of Evansville, IN; great-grandchildren, Halina Zagrodzki, Wyatt Boring, Henry Lovell; nephew, Jeffrey Lyons (Katherine) of Evansville, IN; nieces, LeeAnn L. Heller (Bruce) of Stamford, CT, Rebecca Barnett (David) of West Lafayette, IN, Roberta Simon (Sam) of Battleground, IN, Elaine Dziubla (Richard) of Chino Valley, AZ; and great nieces and nephews, Patrick, Justin and Natalie Lyons, and Samantha and Lauren Heller. Sue was preceded in death by her first husband of nearly 50 years, Dael Reel in 1999; her second husband, Clayton Batteiger in 2002; a son in infancy, David Reel; her parents, her brother, Lawrence Edward Lyons; sister-in-law, Paula Lyons; and stepson, Keith Batteiger. A celebration of Sue's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 with Pastor Gene Backes officiating. Friends may visit from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 13, 2022 and again from 1:00 pm until service time on Sunday at Browning Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Sue. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com. They will be read aloud at her funeral service on Sunday.