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Donald E. Buddecke

Donald E. Buddecke, 77, passed away September 21, 2021 in Fort Mohave, AZ.

He was born in Kimball on Dec. 16, 1943 to Catharine and Antone Buddecke and was 1 of 13 children. Kimball was his home for over 70 years.

In 1964, Don married Dee Lilla Nuss and they raised their family of 3 children in Kimball. He was an avid fan of any sport or activity his kids participated in and was known to many as Papa Bud. He was a member of the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department and served a term as Chief of the department. He was also an active member of Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and the Eagles Lodge...