Gordon Budde

SUN PRAIRIE - Sun Prairie - Gordon Mac Budde, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 in his home in the presence of his family. He was born October 30, 1924 in Ontario, Wisconsin to Lewis and Emma (Rumppe) Budde. Gordon grew up on a farm in Ontario and graduated from Ontario High School in the class of 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion throughout his life.

After his military service, Gordon attended UW Platteville where he met and married Dorothy (Jentz) Budde, his wife of 67 years. Gordon graduated with a degree in chemistry and worked in quality control for Oscar Meyer in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Madison for over 40 years. Together Gordon and Dorothy raised three children--Robert, Janice, and Tom. Gordon was a man of faith and a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie.

Gordon and Dorothy retired in 1990 and spent their retirement years exploring the world. They visited all 50 U.S. states together and also traveled abroad to Australia, New Zealand, Panama, and throughout Europe, including Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and France. Gordon and Dorothy were snow birds, spending many winters together in Daytona Beach and Zephyr Hills, Florida to escape the Wisconsin winters. Gordon's hobbies included camping and fishing, and he especially enjoyed woodworking. Gordon also loved dogs, especially dachshunds.

The most important thing in Gordon's life was his family. He was a devoted husband, supportive father, favorite uncle, and generous grandfather. He was the backbone of his family and will be deeply missed by many.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Dorothy Budde; children, Janice (Thomas) Anderson and Tom (Karen) Budde; grandchildren, Kurt (Marjorrie Custudio) Anderson, Kristen Anderson, and Erik Anderson; great grandchildren Nilo and Perla Anderson; brother, Kenny (Delores) Budde; sisters-in-law Lois Jentz and Giustina Budde; nephews and nieces Susan (Tim) Lange, Mary (Bruce) Place, Jim (Michelle) Jentz, Larry (Carolyn) Barnhart, Colleen (Greg) Lentz, Carla (Ron) McNulty, and Al (Lynnae) Budde; other relatives and many friends.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, son, Robert Budde; sister, Dorothy Barnhart and brother-in-law, Byron Barnhart; and brother-in-law, Richard Jentz.

Funeral services will be held at PEACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 232 Windsor St., Sun Prairie, on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Luke C. Werre officiating. Burial will take place at Hilltop Rest Cemetery in Ontario, Wisconsin at 3:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

The family would like to thank the staff at Home Health United Hospice for the compassionate care they provided to Gordon.


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