Richard Albert Budden

RICHARD ALBERT BUDDEN

Petersburg

Richard Albert Budden, 66, of Petersburg, passed peacefully on Jan. 1, 2021, in his home surrounded by family after a battle with Lymphoma.

Visitation will be held from 8:45 to

10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, where a Mass of Christian Burial will commence at

11 a.m. Mass will be streamed via Youtube Live (link youtube/zmbOZo8pUIc), and via Facebook Live at Kramer Funeral Home's Facebook Page. Masks are required; please adhere to social distancing practices. The Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate. Burial will be at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Petersburg. A public Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

Rick was born March 13, 1954, the son of Albert and Julia (Hess) Budden. After graduating from Beckman High School, Rick dedicated his life to providing clean water to his community, continuing the work of his grandfather, father and brother, passing the business on to his eldest son, Toby Budden.

Rick married his beloved wife, Darla (Drees) in July 19, 1975. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage and have four children and five grandchildren.

Rick is survived by his wife, Darla; children, Toby Budden of Colesburg, Katie (Corey) McAfee of Palo, Joseph (Callie) Budden of Ankeny and Nick Budden of Chicago; grandchildren, Maria Fernanda Martinez, Camila Budden, James and Beatrice McAfee and Arden Budden; siblings, Robert (Linda) Budden and Donald (Rachel) Budden, both of Petersburg, and Rosemary (Richard) Reittinger of Dyersville; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Drees of Dyersville; and in-laws, Dennis (Deb) Drees of Iowa City, Dan (Mary) Drees of Durango, Deb (Norb) McClimon of Dyersville, Darrell (Cheri) Drees of Petaluma, Calif., Diane Drees of Dyersville, Dawn (Gary) Olberding of Dyersville and Delynn (Dave) Fangman of Asbury.

Rick is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, James Drees; and his sister-in-law Marie Budden.

The family would like to thank all of the medical professionals who cared for Rick along the way.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com. Cards and condolences may be sent to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave. SW, Dyersville, IA 52040-1816.