Eddie R. Badertscher, 64, Celina, died Oct. 9, 2010, from injuries sustained in a tractor accident in rural Auglaize County.

He was born March 2, 1946, in Mercer County, to Don A. and Imogene L. McKee Badertscher.

Surviving is a sister, Donnagene (James) Quivey, Charleston, Ill, and a cousin, John (Sue) Duncan, St. Marys.

He was a 1964 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys. He worked as a farmer and was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys.

Rites are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home in St. Marys, the Rev. Steve Weatherly officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Calling is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.