Franklin Budd Buffenbarger

Franklin E. “Budd” Buffenbarger age 89 of Sagola, MI, formerly of Charlotte, MI, died Thursday, Mar. 31, 2011 at Northstar Health Systems in Iron River, MI. Budd was born March 12, 1922 in Eaton County, MI the son of Emmon R. and Bertha (Lung) Buffenbarger. He and his wife had owned and operated Buffenbarger Plumbing and Heating in Charlotte for 28 years before moving to Crystal Falls, MI where they continued the business for 11 more years. Upon retirement they moved to Sagola, MI. Budd was a Graduate of Charlotte High School, he enjoyed fishing and gardening and especially enjoyed working in the Plumbing Business. Surviving are: his daughter, Cherry Buffenbarger of Menominee, MI; 2 granddaughters, Rachel Buffenbarger of Charlotte and Jessica Buffenbarger of Grand Ledge; 7 grandchildren, Lauren, Paige, Jonathon, Adelaide, Andrew, Alyssa and Ava; Dear friend, Grace Good of Sagola and sister-in-law, Elaine Buffenbarger of Kalkaska. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, June M. (Shumaker) Buffenbarger in 2001, his son, Kent Buffenbarger in 2007, Brother, Robert Buffenbarger and sisters, Lila (Sam) Southern and Bernice (Ross) Gilbert. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Deacon Gordon Phillips officiating, Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M. and Thursday from 10:00 A. M until time of services at the Funeral Home. Following the services and interment there will be a Luncheon/Reception at the Eaton Area Senior Center in Charlotte. Memorial contributions may go to the American Cancer Society. “Budd” will be deeply missed by his family and friends. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.