Ella Fitzgerald's recording of the jazz standard, "You Can't Take That Away From Me," a favorite of David Harry Badger, expresses feelings of those who loved him and cherish their memories of his eternal optimism, intellect and wit. Sadly, David passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2021, at the age of 89, optimistic to the very end.
David grew up on the near west side of Indianapolis, close to Rhodius Park. His parents, Mayme and David Henry, owned a grocery store on Kentucky Avenue where David worked as a boy. In David's early years, family and friends called him Harry.
David graduated from George Washington High School. He then attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (known then as "Rose Poly") where he studied electrical engineering. A natural athlete, David starred on Rose's basketball and track teams, setting lasting school records in pole vault and hurdles. As a senior, he averaged a team-high 14 points, leading the basketball team to a 15-4 record, which stood as a school record for winning percentage until 1977. Rose honored David's athletic accomplishments by inducting him into its Athletic Hall of Fame.
After graduating from Rose, David served in the Navy, including active service at the end of the Korean War. Between active duty and the Navy Reserve, David served for 42 years in the Navy reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
While at Rose, David met the love of his life, Donna Bailey, on a blind date. They were married in 1954 and eventually settled in Indianapolis where they raised three children. David and Donna were married for 64 years until she passed in 2018, and they always put their family first, including their five grandchildren.
David began his civilian career as an electrical engineer and had several patents to his name. David attended law school at night while working as an engineer at Ransburg Corporation. In 1964, he graduated from Indiana University School of Law and began his practice as an intellectual property attorney.
David enjoyed a successful legal career lasting over 50 years. Using his engineering background, he started as an in-house patent attorney at Ransburg and later Ball Corporation. In the 1970s, David began private practice in Indianapolis focusing on intellectual property law. During his successful legal career lasting over 50 years, David assisted inventors and entrepreneurs in obtaining countless patents and trademarks.
David was an avid golfer who later in life spent winters on the Gulf Coast so he could play golf year-round. He loved jazz, fine dining, travel and, most of all, the company of his friends and family.
David is survived by his children, David Mark Badger, Lee Ann Miller (Steven K.) and Steve Badger; and his five grandchildren, Kelsey Badger, William Case Miller, David Carter Miller, Claire Badger and Collin Badger.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
David grew up on the near west side of Indianapolis, close to Rhodius Park. His parents, Mayme and David Henry, owned a grocery store on Kentucky Avenue where David worked as a boy. In David's early years, family and friends called him Harry.
David graduated from George Washington High School. He then attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (known then as "Rose Poly") where he studied electrical engineering. A natural athlete, David starred on Rose's basketball and track teams, setting lasting school records in pole vault and hurdles. As a senior, he averaged a team-high 14 points, leading the basketball team to a 15-4 record, which stood as a school record for winning percentage until 1977. Rose honored David's athletic accomplishments by inducting him into its Athletic Hall of Fame.
After graduating from Rose, David served in the Navy, including active service at the end of the Korean War. Between active duty and the Navy Reserve, David served for 42 years in the Navy reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
While at Rose, David met the love of his life, Donna Bailey, on a blind date. They were married in 1954 and eventually settled in Indianapolis where they raised three children. David and Donna were married for 64 years until she passed in 2018, and they always put their family first, including their five grandchildren.
David began his civilian career as an electrical engineer and had several patents to his name. David attended law school at night while working as an engineer at Ransburg Corporation. In 1964, he graduated from Indiana University School of Law and began his practice as an intellectual property attorney.
David enjoyed a successful legal career lasting over 50 years. Using his engineering background, he started as an in-house patent attorney at Ransburg and later Ball Corporation. In the 1970s, David began private practice in Indianapolis focusing on intellectual property law. During his successful legal career lasting over 50 years, David assisted inventors and entrepreneurs in obtaining countless patents and trademarks.
David was an avid golfer who later in life spent winters on the Gulf Coast so he could play golf year-round. He loved jazz, fine dining, travel and, most of all, the company of his friends and family.
David is survived by his children, David Mark Badger, Lee Ann Miller (Steven K.) and Steve Badger; and his five grandchildren, Kelsey Badger, William Case Miller, David Carter Miller, Claire Badger and Collin Badger.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
Ella Fitzgerald's recording of the jazz standard, "You Can't Take That Away From Me," a favorite of David Harry Badger, expresses feelings of those who loved him and cherish their memories of his eternal optimism, intellect and wit. Sadly, David passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2021, at the age of 89, optimistic to the very end.
David grew up on the near west side of Indianapolis, close to Rhodius Park. His parents, Mayme and David Henry, owned a grocery store on Kentucky Avenue where David worked as a boy. In David's early years, family and friends called him Harry.
David graduated from George Washington High School. He then attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (known then as "Rose Poly") where he studied electrical engineering. A natural athlete, David starred on Rose's basketball and track teams, setting lasting school records in pole vault and hurdles. As a senior, he averaged a team-high 14 points, leading the basketball team to a 15-4 record, which stood as a school record for winning percentage until 1977. Rose honored David's athletic accomplishments by inducting him into its Athletic Hall of Fame.
After graduating from Rose, David served in the Navy, including active service at the end of the Korean War. Between active duty and the Navy Reserve, David served for 42 years in the Navy reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
While at Rose, David met the love of his life, Donna Bailey, on a blind date. They were married in 1954 and eventually settled in Indianapolis where they raised three children. David and Donna were married for 64 years until she passed in 2018, and they always put their family first, including their five grandchildren.
David began his civilian career as an electrical engineer and had several patents to his name. David attended law school at night while working as an engineer at Ransburg Corporation. In 1964, he graduated from Indiana University School of Law and began his practice as an intellectual property attorney.
David enjoyed a successful legal career lasting over 50 years. Using his engineering background, he started as an in-house patent attorney at Ransburg and later Ball Corporation. In the 1970s, David began private practice in Indianapolis focusing on intellectual property law. During his successful legal career lasting over 50 years, David assisted inventors and entrepreneurs in obtaining countless patents and trademarks.
David was an avid golfer who later in life spent winters on the Gulf Coast so he could play golf year-round. He loved jazz, fine dining, travel and, most of all, the company of his friends and family.
David is survived by his children, David Mark Badger, Lee Ann Miller (Steven K.) and Steve Badger; and his five grandchildren, Kelsey Badger, William Case Miller, David Carter Miller, Claire Badger and Collin Badger.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
David grew up on the near west side of Indianapolis, close to Rhodius Park. His parents, Mayme and David Henry, owned a grocery store on Kentucky Avenue where David worked as a boy. In David's early years, family and friends called him Harry.
David graduated from George Washington High School. He then attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (known then as "Rose Poly") where he studied electrical engineering. A natural athlete, David starred on Rose's basketball and track teams, setting lasting school records in pole vault and hurdles. As a senior, he averaged a team-high 14 points, leading the basketball team to a 15-4 record, which stood as a school record for winning percentage until 1977. Rose honored David's athletic accomplishments by inducting him into its Athletic Hall of Fame.
After graduating from Rose, David served in the Navy, including active service at the end of the Korean War. Between active duty and the Navy Reserve, David served for 42 years in the Navy reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
While at Rose, David met the love of his life, Donna Bailey, on a blind date. They were married in 1954 and eventually settled in Indianapolis where they raised three children. David and Donna were married for 64 years until she passed in 2018, and they always put their family first, including their five grandchildren.
David began his civilian career as an electrical engineer and had several patents to his name. David attended law school at night while working as an engineer at Ransburg Corporation. In 1964, he graduated from Indiana University School of Law and began his practice as an intellectual property attorney.
David enjoyed a successful legal career lasting over 50 years. Using his engineering background, he started as an in-house patent attorney at Ransburg and later Ball Corporation. In the 1970s, David began private practice in Indianapolis focusing on intellectual property law. During his successful legal career lasting over 50 years, David assisted inventors and entrepreneurs in obtaining countless patents and trademarks.
David was an avid golfer who later in life spent winters on the Gulf Coast so he could play golf year-round. He loved jazz, fine dining, travel and, most of all, the company of his friends and family.
David is survived by his children, David Mark Badger, Lee Ann Miller (Steven K.) and Steve Badger; and his five grandchildren, Kelsey Badger, William Case Miller, David Carter Miller, Claire Badger and Collin Badger.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
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