Kenneth (Bud) Owen Shunkwiler, 85, of Lincoln, passed away February 11th, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born August 12, 1937, in Fairfield, Nebraska, to Wesley and Vera Shunkwiler. Married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Ann) February 24, 1957. Retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad after 44 years of service. Was very active in bowling, camping, fishing, and traveling. Bud was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. When his great grandchildren walked into the room, his whole face lit up the entire room.
Family members include sons, Terry, Gary and wife Kathy
Grandsons Kyle and wife Katy, Brett and wife Lindsey, Ethan and wife Stephanie, Cody and wife Megan
Granddaughters Jenna and husband Erik White, Tiffany and husband Brenton Roby, Tracy and husband Zane Schulz
Great grandchildren Kylinn, Brennan, Hadlee, Emilee, Everly, Easton, Asher, Sienna, Karver, Adalyn, Ava, Hudson, Kennedy and another on the way.
Sisters Marlene Neilson, Linda (Roger) Herbek and brother Bill Shunkwiler. Sisters-in-law Maxine Shunkwiler and Sharon Griess
Brothers-in-law Lawrence (Opal) Griess, Don (Karen) Griess, Kenny (Carol) Griess, Bob Harrison
Proceeded in death by his parents, Wesley & Vera Shunkwiler, Wife Ann, Brother Curt, Sonny, David and Keith Shunkwiler. Grandson Adam Shunkwiler
Brothers-in-law Robert & Wesley Griess. Sisters-in-law Kathy Harrison, Del Shunkwiler and Sharon Griess
Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Lincoln, NE
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