Wayne H. Badger, 92 of Cedar Falls, formerly of Waterloo, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Elizabeth E. Martin Center of Western Home Communities.

Wayne was born on July 29, 1924 in Wadena, Iowa, son of Harold E. and Alice M. Smith Badger.

He served in the United States Army during World War II in the 17th and 82nd Airborne Divisions. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge and received the Purple Heart.

He married Marlys E. Stoner on February 8, 1946 at the Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, Waterloo. He worked for Rath Packing Co. for 43 years in maintenance scale repair until 1984. He also worked part-time security at Conway Civic Center and later drove cars for area dealers. He was a member of the Waterloo Police Auxiliary for 27 years and a member of the American Legion Waterloo Post #138.

He enjoyed square dancing with Marlys for many years and being at their cabin on the Wapsi. Wayne also enjoyed traveling, boating, skiing and playing cards with family and friends. He was a member of St Andrews Presbyterian Church.

Wayne is survived by his wife; a daughter, Debra (Terry) Sellers of Midland, GA; two grandchildren, Lindsey (fiancé Joseph Coppiano) Sellers and Benjamin Sellers; two nephews, Kenneth (Ann) Stoner of Cedar Falls and Alan (Beth) Stoner of Ann Arbor, MI and a niece, Kathy (Steve) Schoepske of Waverly, IA. He is preceded in death by his parents.