Alf Badger was born in Foley Township, near Parry Sound, Ontario in September 1924 to Edward and Etta Badger. He was the third child, and first son of the couple.

Alf married Dorothy "Dot" Ellen Moore and had three children - Stephen, Michael, and Shawn.

Alf died December 26, 2004 at the age of 80. Dorothy died on November 29, 2009 at the age of 84.