Robert James Badger

Robert James Badger, age 88, of Portersville passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove, in Harrisville.

Born September 25, 1928 in Portersville, he was the son of the late Burton and Dorothy Neiper Badger.

He was a member of the English Lutheran Church in Zelienople.

Mr. Badger was a US Army Veteran who faithfully served his country from 1948 to 1952 during the Korean War.

He retired from the Atlantic Breeders Cooperative where he had worked for over 30 years.

After retirement he enjoyed woodworking, repairing and refinishing antique furniture.  He enjoyed being with family and friends for special occasions and hunting.  Bob’s passion was exploring the history of Gettysburg.

He is survived by his wife Audrey Esselmeyer Badger, his children and step children:  R. Douglas Badger and his wife Ginger of Long Beach, CA, K. JoNell Badger Yard and her husband Douglas of Harrisville, Terri Youkers Hughes and her husband Kevin of Punta Gorda, FL, Jim Youkers and his wife Marla of Baltimore, MD, Debbie Youkers Schott and her husband Ted of East Berlin, PA, his grandchildren:  Holly Badger Madrid (Jeff), Nate Badger, MarybethYard Miller(Timothy), Cheston Yard(MaryJane), Steven, Daniel, and Peter Hughes, Angela Youkers, Kayt and Zane Schott; great grandchildren Addy and Stella Madrid, Brynna, Charlie, Aislyn "Gizmo" and Hadley Miller, and his sister Peg Garing and her husband Carl of Butler.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Gregory Badger, granddaughter Bethany Youkers, grandson Ian Schott, and his brother Richard Badger.

The family would like to thank everyone at Autumn Grove for the wonderful care given to their father.  Also, they would like to thank everyone who came to visit with dad during his last 1 ½ years with us, with a special thanks to their father’s cousin Barry Neiper for all of his support and all of his good buddies that faithfully visited.  It will not be forgotten.

At the request of Robert, there will be no public viewing.   The family will be having a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Thursday, December 22, 2016, 10:30am at English Lutheran Church in Zelienople.                                        

Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice, 3124 Wilmington Rd, New Castle, PA 16105 or the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, or Transitions Health Care Autumn Grove / Activities, 555 S Main St, Harrisville, PA 16038.

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