Lector

Mary Jo Berning

Eucharistic Minister

Jerome Nepple

Mass Servers

Brooke Fleener     Sam Daniel     Michaela Daniel

Gift Bearers

Roselyn Diers    Kathryn Bedford

Janet Badding

Music

“On Eagle’s Wingsâ€?     “Precious Lordâ€?      “Into The Fieldsâ€?
“Come Follow Meâ€?     “The Battle Hymn Of The Republic â€?

St. John Choir     Darlene Leiting, Organist

Casket Bearers
Dan Badding     Mike Andersen     Glen Badding    

Chris Hinners     Nick Nepple     Nate Nepple

Honorary Casket Bearers

Donald’s Grandchildren

Interment with Military Honors

St. John Cemetery Arcadia, Iowa
American Legion Ehlers-Gerken Post 694

  Donald Henry, son of William and Rose (Schroeder) Badding, was born October 25, 1931 on a farm near Templeton. In 1932 the family moved to a farm near Arcadia where Don attended St. John’s School.

   On September 12, 1953, Don was united in marriage with Carolyn Bachman at St. Joseph Church in Carroll. Seven children were born to this union. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1955. He was injured in a tank accident and was plagued by that injury throughout his life. The family lived on his parent’s farm for a short time before moving to another place near Arcadia. In 1972 they purchased the family farm.

   Donald was a dedicated farmer all his life even though he had trouble walking, he never gave up. He also enjoyed a large vegetable garden as well as growing many flowers. He and Carolyn enjoyed traveling around the state and country. Don was known as a great cook and enjoyed making his famous Christmas caramels every year.   He loved to play cards and above all spending time with family. Don was a member of St. John’s Parish in Arcadia. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 694 of Arcadia.

   Don died suddenly and unexpectedly at St. Anthony Hospital after becoming ill at home on Sunday morning, August 24, 2008 at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 30 days.

   Preceding Don in death are his parents; son Michael, in infancy and brother Jack Badding as a baby; and his parents-in-law Paul and Margaret Bachman.

   He is survived by his wife Carolyn Badding of Arcadia; five daughters: Denice Badding of Carroll; Diane Nepple and husband Jerry of Carroll; Donna Badding-Fleener and husband Vince of Carroll; Doris Badding of Waukee and Deb Wycoff and special friend Howard Koster of Carroll; one son Paul Badding and wife Linda of Omaha; 18 grandchildren;  seven siblings: Bob Badding and wife Joan of Carroll; Mary Jo Berning and husband Pete of Arcadia; Roselyn Diers and husband Lon of Carroll; Kathryn Bedford and husband Elmer of Carroll; Janet Badding of Oak Park, IL; Bill Badding and wife Mardy of Carroll and Joe Badding and wife Surge of Carroll; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.