Richard W. "Dick" Budke

Richard W. "Dick" Budke obituary, Fort Wright, KY

Richard W. "Dick" Budke

Richard Budke Obituary

Visit the Middendorf Funeral Home - Fort Wright website to view the full obituary.

Richard “Dick” William Budke - Born September 29, 1938, 

Was born in Covington, KY and graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1957. He attended the Ohio Mechanic’s Institute where he became a Master Carpenter. He served In the United States Army, Reserves. He was a custom home builder, business owner and a jack of all trades as well as a lifetime member of Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Union. Dick was a devoted catholic and a parishioner at St. Agnes Church where he was a member of the Prayer Group, The Mustard Seed Community, and Eucharistic Minister.  Above all, he was a devoted husband, loving and proud father, provider and protector of his family.  In his free time, in loved to play guitar, woodwork, garden and teach his beloved grandsons his carpentry skills. 

He is proceeded in death by his mother, Ruth, father Richard H., and sister Ruth Ann Lyons. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce A. Budke (nee Teipe), his son Brian Budke, daughter Kim Nachazel (David) and grandsons Henry Nachazel and Walter Nachazel and his sister Sandy Vaughn.  He will always be loved and greatly missed. 

 

Private service for family. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Emergency Shelter of NKY

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Middendorf Funeral Home - Fort Wright

3312 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY 41017

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