Elden Henry Badenhop, age 86 years, of Archbold, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 11, 2018, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.  Elden was born on October 8, 1931 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Henry and Mathilda (Meyer) Badenhop.  He was baptized on November 1, 1931 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Freedom Township, Napoleon, Ohio.  He affirmed his baptism through the right of confirmation on May 13, 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Napoleon, Ohio.  Elden was married to Clarabell (Clare) H. Plassman on October 31, 1954 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Napoleon Township, by Pastor George Hueter.

He was a Veteran of U.S. Army serving in Korea.  He was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church, Archbold, Ohio, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Church Treasurer, Youth Advisor and was an active member of the church choir.  He was also a member of the Lion's Club.  He was employed by C.F. Gerken Construction from 1948 - 1955, Zehr & Co. from 1955 – 1986, Sauder Woodworking from 1987 – 2002, Tri Flo Sales and Service and F & M State Bank (Courier).  He loved sports and was a loyal supporter of each of his grandchildren's sporting careers.

He is survived by his wife, Clarabell H. (Plassman) Badenhop, daughter Cristie (Keith) Sevey, Archbold, Son Philip (Nancy) Badenhop, Wauseon, and daughter Jill (Kevin) Sautter, Weston.  There are 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren.  He is also survived by brothers, Elmer, Napoleon, Dalynn (Sharon), Perrysburg, brother-in-laws Harold (Joan) Plassman, Archbold, Ronald (Suzanna) Plassman, Ft. Wayne, and sister-in-law Mildred Mitchell, Columbus Grove.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers James Badenhop and Orville (Colleen) Badenhop, sister Evelyn (Harold) Meister, sister-in-law Joan Badenhop, sister-in-law Margaret (Vernon) Meyer, sister-in-law Florence (Norman) Fitzenriter and brother-in-law Ray Plassman.

Visitation will be held at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Archbold, Ohio, on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 2 – 8 PM.  A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Archbold, Ohio, with Pastor Paul Reichert officiating.  Interment will be directly following at Archbold Cemetery with Military Rights by American Legion BLW Post 311.  Family suggests memorials be given to St. Martin's Lutheran Church, CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice or Donor's Choice.