Paul J. Budinger

Paul J. Budinger obituary, Villa Park, IL

Paul J. Budinger

Paul Budinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Steuerle Chapel - Villa Park on Apr. 14, 2025.

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Paul J. Budinger, age 85, of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Maureen Budinger, nee Anderson for 52 years; loving father of Michael (Lenore) Schulz, Cindy (Bruce) Sroka, Debra Schulz, David (Ann) Budinger, and preceded in death by Scot Richard Schulz; dear son of the late Dorothy, nee Lakofka, and the late Robert Budinger; devoted grandfather of Mykel, Jessica, Matthew, Benjamin, Paul, Haleigh, Rylee, and Derek; great-grandfather of 7; fond brother of Greg (Judi) Budinger, Leonora (the late James) O'Loughlin, and the late Roger (the late Paula) Budinger; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Paul was an avid sailor and scholar with great faith in God. He loved to travel, enjoyed musicals, sitting on the patio enjoying nature and trees, and reading many books and newspapers.
Memorial Gathering, April 22, 2025 from 10:00 AM, until time of service at 11:00 AM, at St Joan of Arc Church, 820 Division St Lisle, Illinois. Interment private. Funeral info: steuerlefh.com or (630) 832-4161.
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