Evelyn Badje, 88, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Meridian Gardens in Columbus.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 28, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Brandon Foster officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and will continue on Thursday, from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:45 AM on Thursday at the church. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery at 9:30 AM on Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the family's choice.

Evelyn A. Badje was born on March 4, 1934 in Monroe, Nebraska, to Martin and Louise (Weyen) Mohr. She attended school in Monroe. On April 2, 1954, Evelyn was united in marriage to Bill Badje in Lincoln, Nebraska. Through the years she worked at Saunders Archery, Becton Dickinson, and retired from Rodco Products. In the early years of their marriage, Bill and Evelyn enjoyed dancing. Evelyn had quite the "green thumb" and loved her plants and flowers, especially violets. She also enjoyed painting ceramics and going shopping. Evelyn was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Evelyn is survived by:
Daughter: Cindy Badje (Dave Morrison) of Lincoln, NE
Grandson: Greg (Nicole) Prososki of Agnew, NE
Great Granddaughters: Lauren Prososki & Sophia Prososki of Agnew, NE
Son: David (Jean) Badje of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Brian Badje of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Justin (Nikki) Badje of Mesa, AZ
Son: Dan Badje of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Cassandra Badje of Columbus, NE
Great Granddaughter: Zenia Zywiec of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: Paul (Rama) Badje of Columbus, NE
Numerous nieces & nephews

Evelyn was preceded in death by:
Parents: Martin & Louise Mohr
Husband: Bill Badje
Brother: Herman (Marie) Mohr
Brother: Dave Mohr
Brother: George (Betty) Mohr
Brother: Martin (Vicky) Mohr
Brother: Ralph (Donabelle) Mohr
Sister: Marcella (Alan) Herrmann
Sister: Elizabeth (Cliff) Heibel
Brother: Richard Mohr