1924
John
2014
John Badje
August 3, 1924 — October 16, 2014
Funeral services for John Badje Jr. will be at 10 AM Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea and again one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in Salem Memorial Cemetery near Lake Mills, IA.
John William Badje passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Good Samaritan Society on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He was 90.
John was born in Bancroft, Iowa on August 3, 1924 to John and Lena Badje. He grew up on a farm near Rake, IA. John was united in marriage to Arelly Scarff on September 11, 1946. They celebrated 68 wonderful years together. They were blessed with three daughters: Jan, Karen, and Tammy. They were raised on the farm in rural Thompson, IA.
John loved his family and worked hard his entire life. He farmed until 1984. Then they moved to Albert Lea where he mowed lawns and worked as a janitor at the Eagles. He loved animals and spending time with his Eagles family. He was loved by all – his smile and laugh were contagious. John and Arelly loved to dance. He loved to visit and make new friends. He touched many hearts and has left a huge void.
John is survived by his wife, Arelly; daughters, Janice (Dick) Thomas of Palm Springs, CA, Karen of Hartland, MN, and Tammy (Joe) of Albert Lea, MN; grandchildren, Michelle Oeth, Angie Flo, Mike Flo, and Joshua Kesler; great grandchildren, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Madison, Caleb, Ryan, Marisa, Samantha, and Travis; great great grandchild, Emerson; brothers, Carl Badje (Jo Ann) of Blue Earth, MN, Joseph (Mary) Badje of Rake, IA; sister, Bertha Irons of Buffalo Center, IA; sister-in-law, Janice Badje; son-in-law, Gerald Wayne Flo; and special friends Ginger Fonza and Bill Lauer.
John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lena; sisters, Jennie Swalve and Josie Head; brother, Lawrence Badje; great granddaughter, Savannah Manley; as well as brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
John William Badje passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Good Samaritan Society on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He was 90.
John was born in Bancroft, Iowa on August 3, 1924 to John and Lena Badje. He grew up on a farm near Rake, IA. John was united in marriage to Arelly Scarff on September 11, 1946. They celebrated 68 wonderful years together. They were blessed with three daughters: Jan, Karen, and Tammy. They were raised on the farm in rural Thompson, IA.
John loved his family and worked hard his entire life. He farmed until 1984. Then they moved to Albert Lea where he mowed lawns and worked as a janitor at the Eagles. He loved animals and spending time with his Eagles family. He was loved by all – his smile and laugh were contagious. John and Arelly loved to dance. He loved to visit and make new friends. He touched many hearts and has left a huge void.
John is survived by his wife, Arelly; daughters, Janice (Dick) Thomas of Palm Springs, CA, Karen of Hartland, MN, and Tammy (Joe) of Albert Lea, MN; grandchildren, Michelle Oeth, Angie Flo, Mike Flo, and Joshua Kesler; great grandchildren, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Madison, Caleb, Ryan, Marisa, Samantha, and Travis; great great grandchild, Emerson; brothers, Carl Badje (Jo Ann) of Blue Earth, MN, Joseph (Mary) Badje of Rake, IA; sister, Bertha Irons of Buffalo Center, IA; sister-in-law, Janice Badje; son-in-law, Gerald Wayne Flo; and special friends Ginger Fonza and Bill Lauer.
John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lena; sisters, Jennie Swalve and Josie Head; brother, Lawrence Badje; great granddaughter, Savannah Manley; as well as brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
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