Gertrude Badger

Mrs. Badger was a tough teacher at the University of Akron. Boy did I learn about phonics!! I still think of her whenever I hear someone say a sound wrong!! I have taught elementary school for 30 years with the Buckeye School system in Medina County. What a glorious and full life she lead!

To Gertude's family,
I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I want you to know what an impact she had on my life. As an Elementary Education student, she took a special interest in me and I can truly say that it wasn't until I met her that I believed I could succeed as a teacher.

We kept in contact, and even after she moved to Hendersonville, we exchanged letters frequently. My husband and I visited your mother and father in Hendersonville and had one of the most...

Dear friends,

We were saddened to hear about your mother's passing. We spent many happy hours together, both personally and at the University.

She was an inspiration, a model to follow, a professional to emulate and a friend to cherish.

Please accept our most prayerful sympathy.

Caesar and Lynda Carrino

Hi I did not know gertrude, but I just wanted to let the family know that I will keep them in prayer in this difficult time, and I think it is wonderful that she lived such a long life, I bet she had some wonderful stories to tell of her life, God bless all of you. The Masons