Ralph A. Badgero

Ralph A. Badgero, age 73 of Lake, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the MidMichigan Medical Center of Midland. On October 4, 1948, Ralph was born one of five children to Alfred and Hannah (Palmer) Badgero at their home in Midland. He was united in marriage to Evangeline “Eva” Pruden on June 1, 1990 in Harrison, and together the couple enjoyed just over twenty-six years of marriage until Eva’s passing in 2016. Shortly after graduating from Bullock Creek High School, Ralph joined the United States Army and served three tours as an Army Combat Engineer in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969—an accomplishment that he was most proud of. Upon the conclusion of his military career, Ralph started working with his father and together they founded Midland’s Badgero & Son Well Drilling. Seeking a little change of pace after twenty years of well drilling, Ralph finished his working career with lengthy stints at Clare’s WPC machine shop and later at the Rosewood Manor before eventually retiring. Ralph loved traveling Northern Michigan, especially when it involved a family fishing trip, and riding his Harley. However, those that knew Ralph best knew that his favorite thing to do was dine out with family and friends. Ralph is survived by his sons David (Jennifer) Badgero of Blanchard and Michael (Courtney) Badgero of Beaverton, their sister Lori (Randy) Davidson of Redford, eight grandchildren, two great-grandsons, and one great-granddaughter on the way. Other survivors include his sisters Karen (Deacon West) Guthrie of Lake George and Christine Wear of Honor, MI., and many nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Eva Badgero, his parents Alfred and Hannah Badgero, and his siblings Brenda and A.C. Badgero. Funeral services in honor of Ralph will take place on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Farwell Chapel of the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Dan Quick officiating and full military honors being rendered. Friends may visit with the Badgero family on Wednesday, October 20th at the funeral home from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions in honor of Ralph may be directed to the Clare County Veterans Association. For those unable to attend, online condolences may be shared at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Ralph A. Badgero

October 4, 1948 - October 12, 2021