Robert "Bob" G. Badertscher, 86, passed away March 2, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the Mennonite Memorial Home.
Bob was born August 5, 1938 in Bluffton to Edwin and Mae (Murray) Badertscher who preceded him in death. On April 8, 1961, he married Ann (Zimmerly) Badertscher who preceded him in death on October 31, 2018.
He was a 1956 graduate of Bluffton High School and was the owner and operator of Badertscher Milk Hauling. He enjoyed cheering for the University of Michigan, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.
Eric Kurtz, executive director, Mennonite Central Committee Great Lakes, will provide the Forum, “Seeking Peace in Challenging Times: Lessons for Today from Mennonite Central Committee’s History,” at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, in Yoder Recital Hall.
During the presentation, Mennonite Central Committee’s regional director will explore how Anabaptist put faith into action through storytelling from the organization’s beginnings in Ukraine to its 75-year presence in Israel/Palestine to work in 45 countries at present.
The Bluffton High School Class of 1964 celebrated its 60th reunion on September 26, 2024. Members present are pictured here: Front Row: Gayle Gerber Koontz, Barbara Eastman Altstaetter Middle Row: Jean Montgomery Nonnamaker, Beth Balmer Froning, Diane Luginbuhl Bleam, Norma Bucher Sommer, Sally Emmert Sorg, Barbara Marquart Fett, Shirley Swank Copeland, Elaine Naas Emans, Jane Herr Yoder Back Row: Tom Edwards, Dave Burkolder, Joyce Eikenberry Harris, Jan Benroth, Tom Herr, Gary Zimmerman, Roy Schmutz, Gene Balmer, Tom Benroth, Doug Hahn, Howard “Butch” Amstutz. Share your BHS class gathering with [email protected].
The March 6 Community Meal at the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St., will be served by First Mennonite Church. Watch https://bit.ly/Bluffton_Senior_Facebook for menu announcements.
St. John UCC will serve the March 20 meal.
All meals start at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. A good will offering will be taken to help support the local food pantry.
