James Gerald Budnik

BUDNIK, JAMES GERALD – Beloved husband of 50 years to Judith Marie Budnik (nee Kruckenberg); Dear brother of Tom (Donna) Budnik, the late Alvin (Jane) Budnik, and the late Joe Budnik; Uncle of Claudia (Phil) Barron, Jeanine (Brian) Bobber, Jeff (Sandy) Budnik, Steve (Julie) Budnik, Lori (Kevin) Eyre, and Natalie (Mark) Tischer; He will be missed by many great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews.

James was active duty with the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam War before his honorable discharge in1965. James graduated from Donnie Bosco High School in 1961. He was a member of the Cincinnati Mineral Society as well as an award-winning editor of the Newsletter. James was member of the WI Geological Society, other fossil and lapidary groups as well as a member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Cincinnati. He was also a master gardener and a Green Bay Packers fan.

Visitation at the MAX A. SASS & SONS GREENRIDGE CHAPEL (4747 S 60th St., Greenfield, WI) on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 11:00 AM until the hour of service at 12 Noon. Burial will take place at So. WI Vet. Mem. Cemetery in Union Grove, WI on the same day at 2:00 PM.

Memorials may be sent to American Cancer Society 4540 Cooper Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 or to SPCA Cincinnati 11900 Conrey Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45249.