Diane Budler Obituary
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the New Life Church with the Rev. Roger Wendt officiating. Casual attire is requested by the family for those attending service.
Visitation with the family present will be 3-5 pm Sunday at the Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services.
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Diane was born Feb. 9, 1954, to Warren and Beverly (Reed) Dunham. She attended York Public Schools, graduating in 1972.
She married Patrick Budler in York on April 5, 1974. Diane and Patrick renewed their vows in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Feb. 5, 2014. Born to this union were daughters, Dawn and Whitney.
They moved to Kearney in August 1981. She was on the team to set up and open the first Walmart store in Kearney in 1984 and continued with the company until her retirement on Feb. 10, 2012.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Diane didn't let the world change her smile but her smile certainly changed the world.
Survivors include her husband Patrick Budler of Kearney; daughters, Dawn (John) Becker, of Kearney and Whitney (Wes) Brisbin of Omaha; grandchildren, Zachary Warnken, Elizabeth Brisbinand Noah Brisbin; stepgrandchildren, Meagan Becker and Jaiden (Cameron) Becker; stepgreat-granddaughter, Skylar Tompkins; siblings, Dudley Dunham, Holly Kelly, Steve Dunham, Janet (Freddie) Collins, Jeff Dunham and Mark Dunham; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mary (Dave) Morgan, Jane (Bob) Patterson, Tom (Barb) Budler, Bill (Barb) Budler, Diana Budler, Jeff (Ann) Budler, Laurie (Phil) Anderson; her canoe family, the Tureks, Fellows and Johnsons; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends!
Diane was preceded in death by her parents; father and mother-in-law Bernard and Patricia Budler; brother-in-law Tony Budler; sister-in-law Pearl Dunham; and nephew Jacob Budler.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later.
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Ike Bartels
June 10, 2021
So sorry to hear this. I've known Diane and Pat for several years. Thoughts and prayers are with the family!!!
Chris Quimby
June 9, 2021
Prayers Pat!
Shelby Davis Hardesty
June 5, 2021
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah (Walker) Armbruster
June 4, 2021
My heart and prayers go out to your family in the loss of your wife; mother.
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Russ & Kirkland
June 4, 2021
Sorry for you loss, prayers for the family.
Wayne and betty ANdersen
June 3, 2021
So sorry to hear about Diane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
David and Beverly Rosenthal
June 3, 2021
So sorry to hear about Diane. We sure enjoyed all the friday night bowling at the Big Apple in Kearney years ago. Rest in Peace Diane.You will be missed.
Isaac Lind
June 3, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for the entire family!
Keith Kirk
June 3, 2021
My deepest condolences for the family. You can´t say enough good things about Diane. You will live on in your children and will surely be missed. Fly high Diane!
Penny Davis
June 2, 2021
I am very sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family. She was a wonderful person
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