Published on May 12, 2025 5:29 pm
Last Updated on May 12, 2025 5:29 pm
Loran Dale Budde, 90, of Olney, IL, passed away May 7, 2025, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL.
Loran was born December 13, 1934, in Effingham County, IL to parents, Henry Budde and Matilda (Schmohe) Budde. He married Beverly McManaway on October 10, 1954 and they were able to celebrate 70 years together. He loved and cherished his kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and all the grand dogs.
Loran worked at Blankenship Auto Parts in Olney until he retired in 1998. Loran and Beverly enjoyed going to auctions and finding treasures to restore. He enjoyed refinishing furniture and did a beautiful job at it. He loved his Studebakers and enjoyed showing them at car shows. The appreciation for the past reflected the way he lived – cherishing memories, traditions, and the values that stand the test of time. He enjoyed fishing and going to all the local dirt track races. He was always ready to go to any event to see grandkids and great grandkids. He loved talking and meeting people and had a special way of making each person feel loved and valued. Loran had the sweetest soul and was the most genuine man, he always tried to find the best in everyone and loved his family more than anything, the love he had for Beverly never wavered, the true definition of unconditional love. He was an inspiration to many and had the biggest heart… the smile on his face and shine in his eyes showed how proud he was of his family.
Thanks to the employees of Helia that made him smile, laugh, and feel loved at a difficult time. They are appreciated.
Loran is survived by daughter, Linda Karcher and husband, Kent of Sumner; grandchildren, Valerie Pike, Bryce (Samantha Chastain) Karcher, Trenton (Nikki) Budde, Vanessa Sanders, and Craig (Lacey Gibson) Karcher; great grandchildren, Xavier, Isaac, Kelsey, and Alexa Pike, Livian, Lawson, and Everly Sanders, Adelina and Benett Budde; daughters-in-law, Della Budde and Karen Budde; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife; Beverly, parents; sons, Larry and Brent Budde; brothers, Norman and Arlan Budde.
Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney has been entrusted with arrangements. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Olney, IL., with visitation beginning one-hour prior to service at the church. Entombment will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Crest Haven Memorial Park.
Memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.