Gerald Eugene Badger
December 31, 1929 — April 20, 2017
Gerald E. Badger, 87, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. In agreement with Gerald’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date. Arrangements with Bohnenkamp – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester.
Gerald was born December 31, 1929, in Rollo, Missouri, the son of Thomas and Ruth (Green) Badger. He received his Masters in Education, and Bachelor of Science in History and Religion from the University of Iowa. Gerald taught for many years in both Iowa and Illinois; teaching in Freeport, Illinois, at the Junior High from 1966 until his retirement.
He married his first wife, Margaret Jean Hines in 1950. He married Mary Houlahan on October 6, 1989. Gerald loved gardening and reading. He loved his dog, Buddy, who was his constant companion. He was his wife Mary’s sole protector and guardian, telling her he loved her more than life itself.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Houlahan-Badger; children, John (Sue) Badger, Debra (John) Hartman, Bryon Badger, and Joseph (Laura) Badger; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bryant Badger.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his son, Paul Badger; and brothers, Thomas Badger and Charles Badger.
Gerald was born December 31, 1929, in Rollo, Missouri, the son of Thomas and Ruth (Green) Badger. He received his Masters in Education, and Bachelor of Science in History and Religion from the University of Iowa. Gerald taught for many years in both Iowa and Illinois; teaching in Freeport, Illinois, at the Junior High from 1966 until his retirement.
He married his first wife, Margaret Jean Hines in 1950. He married Mary Houlahan on October 6, 1989. Gerald loved gardening and reading. He loved his dog, Buddy, who was his constant companion. He was his wife Mary’s sole protector and guardian, telling her he loved her more than life itself.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Houlahan-Badger; children, John (Sue) Badger, Debra (John) Hartman, Bryon Badger, and Joseph (Laura) Badger; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bryant Badger.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his son, Paul Badger; and brothers, Thomas Badger and Charles Badger.
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