William (Bill) Badger, 84, of Gladwin passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 after a very brief illness while wintering in Leesburg, Florida.
Bill is survived by his wife, Lorene of 63 years; three children, Carolyn (Ken) Van Wert, Jim (Cheryl) Badger, Steve (Julie) Badger; four grandchildren, Jessica Carman, Nathan Carman, Scott Badger, Tess Badger; five great-grandchildren – all of Gladwin.
Bill is survived by a sister, Roberta (Badger) Young of Ovid, MI and a brother, Gilbert (Doris) Badger of Clare, MI.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Dorothy (Hoke) Badger, and his sister, Retha (Badger) Beall.
Bill served in the US Army and was employed by Dow Chemical for 18 years and then found his passion as a full-time farmer in Gladwin County.
Bill and his wife were blessed to spend winters at their Florida home for many years. Bill enjoyed many activities including golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, tennis and more recently billiards and pickleball.
Those wishing to make donations can make a gift in his memory to the Gladwin Free Methodist Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.