Daniel Thomas Badger was the sixth and final child of Edward and Etta Badger. He was born in 1936.

Dan married Clara Watkinson and had five children - David, Connie, Billy-Joe, Les, and Carolyn.

Dan died on June 21, 2012 at the West Parry Sound Health Centre at the age of 76. He was survived by Clara, all five children and several grandchildren.