Walter Perschke

Bud and I were very good friends from years and then drifted apart late in our lives. I was posted to London in 1977 by Reuters and Bud came over and spent a week with me in that great city. He was a good news contact when I first met him and a great friend when we both went through divorces together. His boys, Kurt and Ian were great kids and grew into fine young men.

I fear I am late to the affair. I only just learned of Bud's passing today. Bud and I were friends for years when he was a coin dealer and I worked for Reuters as a financial reporter. I first met Bud as a 'source' for financial information and we later became friends as we found many common interests.

Bud and I knew each other years ago, at that time we both made decisions that impacted our lives irrevocably. He was a very smart man, and he clearly reached his life goals.

The sun has set on Walter's glorious life but his spirit will continue to light up the sky.

Bud was a unique, Renaissance man -- always generous with his time and his thoughts. That wonderful smile and hearty laugh will remain in our memories. My condolences to his family.