Batt, who served from 1995-1999, was Idaho's 29th governor. The Republican from Wilder had also served as lieutenant governor, a legislator, and state GOP chair.
Along with Batt, current Gov. Brad Little, former Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch and former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne celebrated together Friday night.