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Ronald Badura Obituary
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. The Revs. Todd Philipsen and Martin Egging will officiate.
Burial of ashes will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Paplin Cemetery.
There will be no visitation. All Faiths Funeral Home of Grand Island is in charge of arrangements.
An additional celebration of life to honor Mr. Badura will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Badura was born on May 4, 1948, at Loup City to Al and Irene (Mendyk) Badura.
Survivors of the immediate family include his wife, Joanne; son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Jennifer Badura of Aurora; his mother, of Loup City; sister, Sandi Jorgensen of St. Paul; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Martin Grgurich of Lincoln; and brother-in-law, Karl Jorgensen of North Loup.
Those also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren, Caleb and Danica Badura; nieces and their husbands, Cami and Nick Badura, Sarah and Tom McMaster and Jessica Jorgensen.
He was welcomed into heaven by his father and two brothers, Jimmy and Danny Badura.
Ron was raised in the Ashton/Loup City area, graduating from Loup City High School, class of 1966. He married Maxine Franckowiak on May 17, 1969. Later, he was united in marriage to Joanne Laidman on March 1, 1986.
Following high school, he made Grand Island his home, where he was employed at New Holland for over 39 years, retiring in 2006. Following retirement, Ron went to work for Riverside Golf Club.
He was a member of the Platt-Duetsche, Sons of the American Legion, past president of Polish Heritage Center in Ashton, United Veterans Honor Guard and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He volunteered calling bingo at the United Veterans Club and Blessed Sacrament Parish Thrift Store. Ron enjoyed giving back to his community. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing with his grandkids and was an avid gardener.
Memorials are suggested to the Polish Heritage Center in Ashton or the Paplin Cemetery Association. Love for Ron extended far beyond our boarders as his memory is cherished by many friends and family living in Canada. Lorayne Laidman, Larry and Donna Laidman and family Linda and Wolf Prinz and family
Condolences may be sent to www.giallfaiths.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Badura
Mark & Jennifer Sokol
November 9, 2010
Joanne, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. What an amazing man he was, such a great example of a true human being. He touched so many lifes thru all his work and volunteer. God has gained the most precious angel!
We are thinking of you and if you need anything at all dont hesitate to ask.
Mark, Jennifer, Samantha & Jack Sokol
Dee Dee Barton
November 9, 2010
Joanne, My thoughts and prayers are with you. It's been a shock to all of us who knew and loved Ron at New Holland and the Vet's club. I will surely miss his constant smile easy laugh. May God be with you and help you.
Bill, Kellie, Jack & Emma Jacobs
November 9, 2010
Craig and Family;
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as you celebrate your fathers life. I know that a fathers life is measured in the quality of their children. Your dad was proud of you and how you are a great father to Caleb and Danica. We are thinking of you today and our prayers go out to the entire Badura family
Larry & Patty Gorecki
November 8, 2010
Craig and family-so sorry to hear about your loss. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and our prayers.
Sherry Johnson
November 8, 2010
Dear Joanne - The shock of this has yet to sink in! Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers - I'll continue to pray for you and Ron's family! So Sorry for Your Loss!
Stan Aguilar Jr.
November 8, 2010
We are very sorry to here of your loss. Ron was a great person and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Stan & rose Aguilar
Janelle Mostek
November 8, 2010
Joanne, Craig, Irene, Sandy and my dear friend, Joyce,
I can't imagine the sorrow you must all be going through. Irene, your faith has carried you through so much death with burying 3 sons and a husband, you truly have earned your heavenly crown of glory. I knew Ron from when Joyce and I were little girls and our continual friendship, but have come to known him as a good friend. We became much more acquainted with each other through being involved with the Polish Heritage Center in Ashton. We served on the board together, made pierogi's and joined in the planning of their annual celebration, which was also fun-we both liked to get a little crazy when we worked with each other.
We never know when our Creator will be calling us home, but I know Ron lived his life enjoying it. All his good deeds are being rewarded as he has earned his place in Heaven. May you all feel God's loving arms wrapped around you and may your faith in God ease your sorrow.
Bobbie Guyette
November 7, 2010
Joanne, My heart is so filled with sorrow. He will be so missed. I never met someone that always has a smile on his face. He loved you and his family and friends so much. No one was a stranger in his life. I was so blessed to have him as a friend. My thought and prayers are with you and your family and friends. Love, Bobbie
lisa eichinger
November 7, 2010
Craig and family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy. I did not know Ron, and have only had the privilege of working with Craig for a short time now, but I am sure that Ron was one special guy to have raised such a fabulous son! May you all find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. From what Craig has said, Ron's 62 years on this earth were lived very well! Cherish the memories and know you will be reunited someday again in our heavenly home. God's Blessings to all of you.
Lisa Eichinger
November 7, 2010
Dear Joanne,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts prayers are with you.
Love,
Katherine and Richard Prout,
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Jason Leetch
November 7, 2010
Craig and Joanne,
My deepest sympathies, Craig your dad was a great person, and I have fond memories from our highschool days at your dads house. My prayers are with you and Joanne.
Jason Leetch, Ft. Polk LA
Pam Flynn
November 7, 2010
Joanne and family,
Bryan and I are heartbroken by this news. So, unexpected. Ron was a good friend and we will remember our fun times together always. We are here for you! Love, Pam & Bryan Flynn
Jill Storm
November 7, 2010
Dearest Badura Family,
My heart aches for your tremendous loss of your beloved Ron (husband, father, grandfather, son and friend). May you find peace at this time and in the days ahead with all your wonderful memories of this extraordinary man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Love, Jill and Family
Marge Shade
November 7, 2010
Joanne; so sorry to hear of your loss.
Know you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. He will be so missed. God Bless.
Marge Smedra Shade
Sean & Leaanne Hedges
November 7, 2010
Joanne,Craig, Sorry to hear about Ron,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don & Rita Schmidt
November 7, 2010
Joanne & family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ron was such a great guy and his infectious laugh will always be remembered. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Sabra Sanchez
November 6, 2010
To Joanne,and family
We are so sorry for your loss. May god be with you and your family at this very sad time. God only takes the best. Love Rick and sabra sanchez and Sandy Bolles.
Lynn and Jason Emken
November 6, 2010
Joanne, we are so sorry for you loss. Ron will be greatly missed as he touched so many lives in so many ways. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope you can feel the love we are sending in those quiet moments.
Bill Bombeck
November 5, 2010
Joanne a heart felt sorrow goes out you and your family over the loss of Ron. Know that you are in many thoughts prayers.
CATHY AND STACIA PORTER
November 5, 2010
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO RON'S FAMILY.
David Watson
November 5, 2010
I read today about your loss, and cannot begin to understand your grief and the anquish of your bereavement. Words cannot begin to express the sorrow and sadness I feel for your loss, so overwhelming. I trust that you are left with the cherished memory of love lost, and the pride knowing that Ron was a very good person.
Peace be with you.
Craig & Brenda (Detweiler) Bykerk
November 5, 2010
Joanne & Family; Sending you our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Ron will be deeply missed up at the club!
November 5, 2010
Joanne, Craig, Jenn, Caleb & Danica; We wish time spent with those we love could last forever..and in our hearts it will. But wow Ron was way too young to leave yet. Remembering his trips to Wyoming with us and the fun we shared. With our sympathy, love & prayers to each of you. Ben& Mary Koperski Cody, WY Jason Koperski & family San Diego, CA and Brian Koperski Rome, Italy
Lonnie & Betty (Pesek) Fletcher
November 5, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mike Vanicek
November 5, 2010
Joanne,
I wish there were words that could be said to comfort you and the family. Very hard at a time like this. Rhonda and my deepest sympathy.
Mike Vanicek
November 5, 2010
Jo, oh my gosh, what a shock to hear of Ron's passing! We are so going to keep you in our thoughts as you go through this difficult time. PLEASE let us know if you need a sincere friend to listen to your thoughts. We know the pain all too well.
Becky and Mark Otto
November 5, 2010
Joanne, Craig, Jennifer, Caleb & Danica
Words are not enough to express how much we are going to miss Ron/your Dad/your Papa. He was such a wonderful addition to our family. Even though the miles kept us apart, we enjoyed those many phone chats and will cherish the memories of times spent together over the past 24 years.
Our prayers are with you all. May Ron's loving spirit keep you strong. We love you all.
Linda & Wolf Prinz (nee Laidman), Raymond, Alberta, Canada
Jim Riskowski
November 5, 2010
Sorry to hear about your loss of Ron. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this trying time.
Dawn Hill
November 5, 2010
Joanne,
You never really know what to say at a time like this...no words ever seem right. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 5, 2010
Joanne I'm sorry to hear of Rons passing we bowled together and played alot of softball. We will all miss his sence of humer, he always made time together fun.Dave Cole Alamo, Tx
David Hostetler
November 5, 2010
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Badura family during this difficult time.
Rich Mlinar
November 5, 2010
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Ron. He was always great to work with at CNH. He will be missed. Peace and prayers for all,
sam dean
November 5, 2010
sorry to hear about your loss
jamie barrientos
November 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Joanne and Craig and the Badura family.
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