Ralph Fred “Bud” Weidner - Cremation Society of Virginia

Ralph "Bud" Fred "Bud" Weidner

November 2, 1924 - June 7, 2024

Our Saviour Lutheran Church

4200 Shore Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Friday 6/21, 11:00 am

A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Ralph Fred “Bud” Weidner, 99 years young, of Virginia Beach, VA died on June 7, 2024.

Bud was born on November 2, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to Margaret and Charles Weidner. He served in the US Army during World War II. He went to college with the GI Bill studying Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin. He was married to Louise Jessie Poppy for 57 years.

Bud and Louise (Poppy) had four children: Charles Harry, Nancy Louise, Lynn Margaret, and Ralph Jack. They lived in Milwaukee WI, Hopkins MN, Richardson TX, Bramalea Ontario Canada, Chagrin Falls OH, Cold Brook NY, and Virginia Beach VA.

When they both retired Bud loved travelling around the globe with Poppy, visiting every continent except Antarctica. However, their favorite role was as grandparents to their eleven grandchildren.

Bud will always be remembered for his love of Poppy and the children, as well as seeming to know everything- he was often called “an encyclopedia of useless knowledge”. We couldn’t have asked for a better parent/grandparent, and will miss Papa every day. Bud’s memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved him.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Louise, Doris Tupper and Joyce Danowski (sisters), Lynn Kochersperger (daughter), Colin Weidner and Kyle Reeves (grandsons), and he is survived by children Charles Weidner, Nancy Reeves, and Jack Weidner, nine grandchildren and two great grandsons.

A service to remember Bud and celebrate his life will be held at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 4200 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:00 am.

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A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Ralph Fred “Bud” Weidner, 99 years young, of Virginia Beach, VA died on June 7, 2024. Bud was born on November 2, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to Margaret and Charles Weidner. He served in the US Army during World War II. He went to college with the…

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“Uncle Bud” with love from Suzi, Martha and Jim Uncle Bud was married to our father Jim’s sister Louise. Our family moved to California in 1959, so we didn’t get to see Uncle Bud and Aunt Louise very often. Our early memories of Uncle Bud are that he was always smiling, had an infectious laugh, and was kind and thoughtful. As we grew up we got to know more about Uncle Bud, his education and career and military service. Jim’s memory of Uncle Bud: I remember how emotional he was talking about his relationship with our father Jim. Bud had so much love for his family and friends. Suzi’s memory of Uncle Bud: Around 2011, I spent a week on the beach in So Padre Island with my Dad and Uncle Bud. The two of them were like young boys together. We laughed and talked a lot. I am grateful for that time we spent together. Martha’s memory of Uncle Bud: In 1981 when I was driving across the country, I stayed with Uncle Bud and Aunt Louise at their home for a few days. I was overwhelmed with how they embraced me as part of their family, even though I had few memories of them. They shared with me some special memories about many generations of the Poppy family. We’ll miss you Uncle Bud.

Bud was a nice and friendly man. He enjoyed spending time with other residents. it was my pleasure to know him as a hallway neighbor. Gladys

Ralph was a really good friend and even though we lived far apart, he was always close in my heart Goodbye Bud love you!

May you look back on the precious memories of your dad and find peace.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.