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Kenneth Raymond Badylak obituary, 1942-2025

BORN

1942

DIED

2025

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Geisen Funeral Home - Crown Point

606 E. 113th Ave.

Crown Point, Indiana

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Jul. 28, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Geisen – Crown Point

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Kenneth Badylak Obituary

Kenneth Raymond Badylak

Dec 23, 1942 - Jun 25, 2025

Kenneth Raymond Badylak, age 82, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Kenneth is survived by his children: Stephanie Huntley and Kenneth Lawrence Badylak.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Badylak (nee Bogdan); parents: Stefania and Lawrence Badylak; brothers: Larry Badylak, Stephen Badylak; and sisters: Julie Badylak and Stella Badylak.

Kenneth graduated from Tolleston High School and was proud to be a Blue Raider. He went on to earn his bachelors degree from Indiana University Bloomington and his masters degree from Indiana University Northwest.

Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Air Force at the Lackland Air Force Base, and also received the Interservice Tennis Champion title.

Kenneth was married to his wife Sandra, for 42 years before her passing in 2014.

He worked as the Town Manager of Porter, IN, and spent most of his career as an Information System Director for home health agencies - CareMed, Visiting Nurses of Northwest Indiana. In his early retirement, he worked as a substitute teacher at Merrillville Community School Corporation.

Kenneth enjoyed playing tennis, especially at the clay courts in Gary, IN. He was also an avid fan of golf and even played through his 80th birthday where he would travel with other retirees throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland every week from 2013 to 2023. He had a deep appreciation for US history and World War eras. Kenneth enjoyed watching the Cubs, the Bears, Indiana University, and Notre Dame.

He was a devoted member of St. Andrew Catholic Church (now Holy Martyrs).

Friends may visit with the family on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 10:00 am until the Memorial Service at 12:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Kenneth's name to Greater Indiana Alzheimer's Association.

Visit Kenneth's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times on Jul. 13, 2025.

Memorial Events
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Jul

28

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Geisen – Crown Point

606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307

Jul

28

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Geisen – Crown Point

606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307

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606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307

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