Dennis Elwin Badger

Dennis Elwin Badger obituary, Battle Creek, MI

Dennis Elwin Badger

Dennis Badger Obituary

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Dennis Elwin Badger, age 71, of Battle Creek, Michigan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 10. He was surrounded by his family. His greatest legacy was bringing Jesus Christ to his family. Surviving him is his wife of 52 years, Pam; his mother-in-law, Robbie (Granny) Tackett; his daughter, Abby (Chris Davis); and his four sons, Aaron (Becky), Nathaniel (Nicole), Matthew (Aubri), and Seth (Ashley). He had fifteen beloved grandchildren, including Josiah (Megan), Gabrielle, Jeremiah, Naomi, Lily, Luke, Savannah, Nolan, Hudson, Gabriella, Zoey, Soren, Roy, Brandt, and a baby girl on the way; three great-grandchildren, Hazel, Joey and Brooks; and special nephew and niece, Paul (Wendy) Tackett and Marie (Rollie) Ferris. Dennis graduated from Springfield High School in 1968. He was drafted in the United States Army in 1969 and honorably served for more than 2 years. He continued his service by participating in the Honor Guard at Fort Custer National Cemetery. He worked at Clark Equipment, Kellogg's and then retired from Grace Health Center in 2015. He loved spending time with his family at Gun Lake. He was very active and enjoyed "glamping" in his RV, biking, woodworking, and continuously working on home renovations. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Farley Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 105 Capital Ave. N.E. Battle Creek, MI 49017. Funeral services to celebrate Dennis' life will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1625 Capital Ave. N.E. Battle Creek, MI 49017. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Bellevue First Baptist Church, 122 South Main St. Bellevue, MI 49021. Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Dennis may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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December 18, 2021

Deb Hosking posted to the memorial.

December 16, 2021

Mike & Jan Kerr posted to the memorial.

December 16, 2021

Diane Voshell posted to the memorial.

Deb Hosking

December 18, 2021

My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved working with Dennis at FHC! I remember well the countdown clock for retirement. He proudly put God and family first. He was always willing to help with whatever project was going on. I loved his compassion and empathy for others. And although I know he is enjoying his heavenly reward I'm sad that he's not walking the earth with us anymore. You, the family, are a lasting legacy of the man he was.

Mike & Jan Kerr

December 16, 2021

We were so sad to hear of Dennis's passing. We will miss him and his sense of humor. EPR has lost a good friend. Our deepest sympathies.

Diane Voshell

December 16, 2021

So sorry to read of your Father's death. Hugs and Prayers to all.

Todd and Sharon Ryckman

December 15, 2021

Thoughts are with the whole family at this time. We know Dennis will be greatly missed. A donation to Charitable Union of Battle Creek was made in his name. Cherish his memories.

Todd and Sharon Ryckman

December 15, 2021

Thoughts are with the whole family at this time. We know Dennis will be greatly missed. A donation to Charitable Union of Battle Creek was made in his name.

Julie Santure

December 15, 2021

I have a ton of memories of Dennis coming to the Y and how he would always make me laugh. Dennis was always there to support Pam and I when we would do crazy adventures such as the triathlons and runs. He was the camera or video guy that would capture us at our most not attractive moments and make sure we were alright. LOL. Dennis will be missed. Hugs and Prayers to the family during this difficult time.

Mike and Ev Green

December 15, 2021

So sorry to hear of Dennis's passing. Our prayers are with you Pam and all your family. Dennis was a lot of fun to be around and we enjoyed our conversations and adventures. I remember the great times we had bicycling on PALM, Wandering Wheels Bicycle touring Company, and then the time I got talked into the 24Hour challenge in Grand Rapids, mi. with Dennis and Walt.
Ev and I enjoyed you and Dennis coming by the Yankee springs Campground this past summer to visit and go for a pontoon boat ride. We enjoyed our get-togethers at your cabin on Gun Lake this last summer and the heavy conversations about all things biblical and worldly. We talked about everything, and I'm going to miss that a lot. You and your family are all in our prayers. God Bless.

Barbara (Wilson) Freeland

December 14, 2021

Pam & family,

My prayers are with you.

Barb

Dan Fullenkamp

December 14, 2021

Pam,
My heart and my prayers go out to you and your family with the loss of Dennis. I always enjoyed seeing him at the Y when he came in to visit you and get a workout. He was a special man and will be greatly missed.

Michelle Lueck

December 13, 2021

Dennis was a good man and lived his life well. We were coworkers at Grace Health and I enjoyed many conversations with him about biking and his adventures with his family.

Shannon Dimond

December 13, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. I had the privilege to work with him for a few years at Grace Health. He was well liked, respected, kind and easy to talk to. I appreciated his energy and admired the love he had for his family.

Sincerely
Shannon Dimond

Kim and Garrett Lawrence

December 13, 2021

So sad to hear the passing of Dennis! I worked with him at FHC and he was always so kind and helpful! He would always talk about his love for his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Linda (Worm) Long

December 12, 2021

Pam and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dennis's passing. May God be with you, your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren! He with get you through.

Maureen and Mark Otting

December 12, 2021

Pam and family,

We were so sad to learn of Dennis's passing. It had been a pleasure to get to know both of you at EPR and during our renovations. We will miss our talks. Your are in our prayers.

Maureen and Mark Otting

Gina Schepers

December 12, 2021

So sorry to hear this news. He will definitely be missed in the park. I cannot believe this. You are truly in our thoughts and prayers.

ELSIE PETERSON

December 12, 2021

Denny was a man of Christian Convictions, which he lived out every day. He wore a sunny smile and held out a hand of friendship to all he came in contact with. He will greatly missed by many. It seems like yesterday, but it's been several years since I have seen Pam & Denny, but they left a mark of JOY that never will fade. May GOD BLESS the family and remember they will be seeing him in Heaven in GOD's appointed time.

Dave and Betty Spear

December 12, 2021

Sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. He was one of the "good guys". May God give you peace while He wraps his arms around you.

Lovingly,
Dave and Betty

Jimmy Luedeman

December 12, 2021

Dennis was a man of Christian love! He loved the Lord, the Word, Pam, his family, his fellow Christian brother and sisters, Fun, and especially the Pastor Jim Luedeman family! Thanks Badger family for your impact in my life!

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December 18, 2021

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