Robert James Badger

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

Born Sept. 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 U.S. 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 stepchildren, R. Douglas Badger and his wife, Ginger, of Long Beach, Calif., K. JoNell Badger Yard and her husband, Douglas, of Harrisville, Terri Youkers Hughes and her husband, Kevin, of Punta Gorda, Fla., Jim Youkers and his wife, Marla, of Baltimore, and Debbie Youkers Schott and her husband, Ted, of East Berlin, Pa.; his grandchildren, Holly Badger (Jeff) Madrid, Nate Badger, Marybeth Yard (Timothy) Miller, Cheston (MaryJane) Yard, Steven, Daniel and Peter Hughes, Angela Youkers, and Kayt and Zane Schott; his 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; his granddaughter, Bethany Youkers; his 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 1½ 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.

BADGER — At the request of Robert James Badger, who died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, there will be no public viewing.

The family will be having a celebration of life memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the English Lutheran Church in Zelienople.

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

The Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home in Prospect is assisting with the arrangements.

For more information go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.