Henry “Hank” August Kruthaup Jr., 57, of Batavia, died March 16.

Kruthaup attended Clermont Northeastern Schools, Muskingum Technical College and the University of Cincinnati. He loved to write poetry and essays, play guitar and discuss politics, religion and the synchronicity of the world with friends and family.

He is survived by daughter Crystal and siblings Ken (Rae Lynn) and Merna (Jeff) Bettinger.

Kruthaup was preceded in death by parents Henry and Evelyn.

Private burial to be held at a later date.