Arthur Badger Obituary

ARTHUR BADGER

TOLEDO— Father Arthur A. Badger, 89, a priest of the Toledo Diocese for 63 years, died on March 4, 2016 at Ursuline Care Center, Toledo, Ohio.

He was born in Toledo on September 9, 1926, the son of A. Albert Badger and Rose C. Byrne. His parents were charter members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish where he attended school.

Father Badger graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1944, received his BA degree from St. Meinrad College, and his M.Div. from Mt. St. Mary of the West Seminary in Cincinnati. He was ordained to the Priesthood in Rosary Cathedral by Bishop George J. Rehring on May 30, 1953. His further educational pursuits included the Atheneum of Ohio, Notre Dame University, University of Windsor, and the University of Toledo.

His assignments after ordination were: Norwalk St. Paul, where he was Associate Pastor and High School Principal; Sylvania St. Joseph Parish and Lourdes College where he taught Theology; Holy Spirit Prep Seminary in Toledo where he was Vice Rector/Co-founder, Dean of Students and English Instructor; served as Pastor at Vermilion St. Mary Parish, Delphos St. John Parish, Toledo St. Catherine Parish, and Gibsonburg St. Michael Parish. During his years at Holy Spirit Seminary, he also did part time ministry at Sandusky Holy Angels, New Washington St. Bernard, Toledo Sacred Heart and Toledo St. Theresa Parishes.

Father Arthur Badger was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Albert, his step-mother Alma, his brother James, his sister Rosemary Sulier, his nieces Kimberly Badger, Anita Sulier Fueling and his nephews Raymond Sulier, James and Douglas Badger.

Surviving are his sister-in-law Dolores Badger of Temperance, MI; his friend and home partner who cared for him in his retirement years, Elaine Bonifas-Ladd of Toledo,OH; all his priest friends and former parishioners. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, and other friends: Patricia Sulier of Kalamazoo, MI; Edward "Chip" Sulier (Sandra) of Temperance, MI; Dennis J. Badger (Sue) of Canal Fulton, OH; Donald A. (Pam) Sulier of Rock Hill, S.C.; John A. (Gayla) Badger of Perrysburg OH; Cheryl A. Sulier of Vero Beach, FL; Richard Sulier (Linda) of Erie, MI; Kathy Sontag (Kevin) of Temperance, MI; ; Michael A. Badger of Toledo, OH; Robert J. (Jean) Sulier of LaMesa, CA; Kelly Bausman, Dexter, MI; Tracey Ladd, (Jim) Motta of Warren, MI; Matthew Ladd of Manistee, MI; Angela (Jeff) Frensley, Harrietta, MI; plus great nieces, nephews, a great, great niece and great, great nephews.

Reception of the body with Vespers will be on Monday, March 7 at 4:00 pm, Christ the King Catholic Church with visitation until 8:00 pm Monday. Visitation will continue on Tuesday March 8 beginning at 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 am in the church with the Most Rev. Daniel E. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Priests' Section of Calvary Cemetery.

Jokingly, a few years ago, Father Art suggested any memorials might go to the Humane Society for the care of ailing badgers. Seriously, any contributions may be directed to the Priests' Retirement Fund of the Toledo Diocese or The Ursuline Center, Toledo, OH. Arrangements entrusted the Ansberg-West Funeral Directors, (419) 472-7633.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ansberg-west.com.

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Published by The Lima News from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2016.

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Tom and Tammy Wilhelm

March 8, 2016

Fr. Art officiated at our wedding as well. He always had a great sermon and a listening ear. Our family loved him. Thanks for sharing him with us.

Joe and Cathy Russo

March 7, 2016

Rest in Peace Fr. Art......Enjoy your new Heavenly Home!

March 7, 2016

He will always be in my heart and memory as the man who taught me how to spit watermelon seeds! Shari (Olmstead) Browder, Perrysburg, OH

Marty Taylor

March 7, 2016

A sad Goodbye' to our English Lit. teacher and Dean at Holy Spirit, who with literary sense we referred to as The Artful Badger. A serious and thoughtful man when he had to be; just as fun and crazy as the rest of us when he could be. Despite his vision and leadership, the H.S vocations concept in Toledo still became another Best Buy.
He left a lasting indelible mark on the many young men that passed through those halls, for which we will be eternally grateful.

Tom/Tim & Susan Sulier

March 7, 2016

We extend our love and sympathy to our Badger and Sulier relatives...
Tom/Tim and Susan Sulier

Dave & Cyndi Wellington

March 6, 2016

Fr. Art was there for us when our 19 yr. old daughter was involved in an accident, that claimed her life.....he not only officiated at her funeral, but, he continued to pay us random visits, just to make sure that our family was okay. His death came, just two days before what would have been Shannon's birthday.....I hope they meet up in heaven - we SO loved him.....he also officiated at my dad's funeral and, once again, continued his "surprise" visits, to check on all of us...he was the BEST priest that St. Michael's EVER had.....Rest in peace and love, Fr. Art - you will never be forgotten ~

March 6, 2016

Fr Badger had our wedding in 1980 Our condolences to the family. Rick and Darlene Pohlman Delphos St John

Debby Gradwell-Edwards

March 6, 2016

remembering Father Art....he was my mothers cousin and remember him very much in my younger days. Hope you are at peace......

Sharon Gradwell-Howard

March 5, 2016

Fr Art was my Mother, Kathleen Gradwell, cousin. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Alejandro and Susie Arriaga

March 4, 2016

One of the best priests in Gibsonburg, Ohio!

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