Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Aug 11, 1936 – Feb 1, 2023
BUDAE, Robert – Of Burton, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor.
Visitation 12:30 p.m. Sunday at church until the time of the service.
A Masonic Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Funeral service will be held at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1922 Iowa in Flint, Father Jay Gantz officiating.
Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at Davison Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Robert was born in Flint, Michigan on August 11, 1936, the son of the late Stephan and Alice(Willemot) Budae and was a resident of Burton and the East Side of Flint.
Bob graduated from Flint Central High School Class of 1954 and received his Bachelor’s Degree from University of Michigan and was a member of ACACIA Fraternity.
He married Beverly Rushow on June 30, 1962 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and she preceded him in death June 24, 1999.
He was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and served on the Vestry. He was a member of the Bible Study Fellowship for over 20 years.
Bob was a member of Fellowship Lodge #236, F.&.A.M., the U of M Alumni Association. He was a founding member of the Davison Country Club and member of GAWDA. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, was an avid fan of U of M Football, enjoyed his trips to Las Vegas and spending time with his family.
Bob owned and operated Flint Welding Supply and Saginaw Welding Supply, which was founded by his parents, Stephan and Alice. Bob was also the owner of Dalton Elevator in Owosso.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Stephany and husband Brian Pierson of Lapeer and Stacey Budae and Jeffrey Wood of Fenton;
2 sons, Thomas Budae and his wife Renee of Davison and William Budae of Burton;
grandchildren, Amanda (Lalo) Diaz, Victoria (Charles) Hendrick, Taylor (Greg) Wicks and Sean Pierson, Shelby Wood, Chelsea Hadaway and Anthony Bontumasi;
6 great-grandchildren, Douglas, Aubrey, Charles, Jaxon, Landon and Greyson;
several nieces and nephews;
special friend, Bonnylon Pearson;
granddog, Maizee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly and brother, William Budae.
Sending condolences on your loss as I just found out. Our family truly loved your dad and I have great memories from childhood with you all. Dad had tried to call this winter, but no answer. We will hold you in our prayers
Sue Willemot
June 27, 2023 | Family
Stephany, I just found out yesterday from your sister. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and I enjoyed talking to him. I will miss him a lot. Prayers to you and the rest of the family.
Nora Mitchell
February 13, 2023 | Burton
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Linda & Kurt Procunier
February 04, 2023 | Metamora, MI | Friend
Grief can be so hard. I want to tell the family of Robert, how sad and I am to hear the news of Robert´s passing. May time allow you his loving family to remember what a wonderful father and grandfather he was. May time allow you to cherish so many fond memories of a good father and grandfather. To me Bob was a friend, a spiritual advisor, and a business mentor. We had some of the best conversations imaginable meeting for his manual therapy for one and a half hours weekly for so many...
Dean Soupal
February 03, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack & Sue Kindt
February 03, 2023
To the Budae family, Sad to hear of Bob's passing, though now he is safe in his heavenly peace with Beverly. Condolences to Stephanie, Stacey, Bill & Tom. I remember working with all of them at Flint Welding. Beverly was a longtime friend of my mom's & attended BSF with her. Later on, I also enjoyed studying with my Bible Study Fellowship friends. May you be comforted knowing he loved our beloved Savior, Jesus. Delynn Myers and family
Delynn Myers
February 03, 2023
Tom, Bill, & Family, Thinking of you during this time of mourning. May the memories of your dad´s love for you fill the void. Love- Roberta
Roberta McGrath
February 02, 2023 | Other
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Budae family! So sad to learn about the passing of Bob! He was a good person & family man! I Thank him for my many, many years of employment! We are in Florida & won’t be able to attend the funeral! RIP Sincerely, Jim & Carol Mrdutt
Carol Mrdutt
February 02, 2023 | Auburndale, FL | Friend
