May God bless you and your...
Bob was a mentor to me. I still draw on his teachings today.
Richard James Whitfield
January 01, 2022 | School
Kalamazoo, Michigan
1933 - 2020
Age 86, died September 16, 2020. Bob was born December 8, 1933, the son of Robert and Anna Badra. Bob was preceded in death by his daughter Rachal and his sister Mary Rafol. Surviving is his daughter Danielle (Holly Mason) Badra; friend and ex-wife Kris Badra; his brother, Phil (Nancy) Badra;...
Read MoreBob was a mentor to me. I still draw on his teachings today.
Richard James Whitfield
January 01, 2022 | School
I loved taking Bob's philosophy class. His lecture on happiness is still something I think of almost daily. The world has lost a very bright light.
Tamara Carpenter
September 28, 2020 | Kalamazoo, MI | Student
We remember Bob with great fondness and gratitude. He was a great colleague and friend at KVCC, and Bob and Kris were our neighbors at our first house. We remember the happy days when they brought Rachal and Danielle from the hospital, and the sad day when they moved away.
May Bob’s memory be a blessing to all of us who knew him, and may his wide-eyed curiosity about the world be something we can all aspire to find in our own lives.
Rest In Peace, Bob. We will miss...
Sue and Dennis Hollar
September 22, 2020 | Friend
Kris & Danielle,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. I think about all of you when I think about Jake (dog I got from you).
Carol (Archer) Haas
Carol
September 22, 2020 | Friend
Bob impacted the lives of so many with his kind and calming ways. He listened and promoted appreciation of the world and mankind creating understanding and hope. He will be missed greatly.
Natalie and Chris Patchell
September 22, 2020 | Friend
Kris, Danielle and Family,
Bob was a kind and loving man of life. He knew how to make you feel welcomed and warmed by his presence. I have memories of his kind words during very troubling times in my life. Also, a great recipe that I still enjoy making. Please know that my love and support is reaching out to you all. Love, Jill
Jill Perry
September 20, 2020 | Friend
Bob is a true KVCC icon. You will be missed. Godspeed, Bob!
Chris Preston
September 20, 2020 | Coworker
Was one of my many instructors at KVCC back in the 70s. RIP Robert.
Tim Stamm
September 20, 2020