Eldred Budde 94 of Argenta, IL passed away 1:23 PM September 17, 2024 at his home in Argenta, IL with his family at his side. 

Services will be 11 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL with Rev. William K. Abbott and Rev. Brock Abbott officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL with Military Honors. Visitation will be 10 – 11 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the church. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, IL with arrangements.

Eldred was born January 19, 1930 in Clay County, IL the son of Otto and Emma (Bergman) Budde. He married Betty L. Cundiff March 3, 1956 in Argenta, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Betty L. Budde, Argenta, IL, children, Diane (Doug) Enos, Fisher, IL; Jeanette (Mark) Dodds, Decatur, IL; Renee Henne, Decatur, IL; and Doug (Stephanie) Budde, Greentown, IN, grandchildren, Jason Enos, Bryan Enos, Brittney Enos, Nathan (Mariah) Henne, Brielle (Abel Casas) Henne, Addison Budde, Emma Budde, and Ethan Budde, great grandchildren, Ronan, Maisie, and Kovur Henne, sisters, Carolyn Hammer, Altamont, IL and Judy (Sam) Stuemke, Altamont, IL, and sister-in-law, Loma Budde, Louisville, IL. 

Eldred was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Bernice (Ray) Wolff, Elnora Budde, Rufus Budde, Henry Budde, Delmar Budde, Darrel (Doris) Budde, Joan Cunningham, Janice Holste, Mervin Budde, and brother-in-law, Howard Hammer. 

Eldred was a Korean Conflict Veteran. He was a lifelong farmer and also worked as a welder for Caterpillar from 1955 until 1991.

Eldred was loved, respected and noted for his sense of humor. As a longtime member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Eldred always lived his faith and put it first. Eldred loved his family and was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. 

The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to all the healthcare and homecare helpers for their loving care.

Memorials may be directed to Pilgrim Lutheran Church or the Illinois Honor Flight. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com