Gregory Budweg
July 28, 1955 ~ November 5, 2016
Gregory John Budweg age 61 of St. Paul, MN, formerly of New Hampton died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Minneapolis Veteran Medical Center after brief battle with cancer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Holy Family Parish, New Hampton with Rev. Brian Dellaert celebrating the Mass. Interment with military honors will be held at Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2016, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Gregory John Budweg was born July 28, 1955, in New Hampton, IA, the oldest child of John F. and RoseAnn (Peters) Budweg. He attended St. Joseph Community School through eighth grade and was a 1973 graduate of the New Hampton High School. Greg subsequently attended Iowa State University and was in the ROTC, graduating in 1977. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy. Greg had been a helicopter pilot and served during Operation Desert Storm. He retired from the military on August 31, 1994 as a Lieutenant Commander.
On October 31, 1984, he was married to Roxanne Hill while in Florida. To this union three children were born. The family had lived in Sicily and Germany while Greg served our country. The couple later divorced. For the last 15 years, Greg worked for the United States Department of Veteran Affairs giving service to veterans. In his free time he loved spending time on the farm, fishing, hunting and being a father and grandfather. He will be remembered by his siblings as their iconic big brother and his children as the most loving and very dedicated father ever.
Survivors include two daughters, Bridget Scheidt and Laura (Clyde) Budweg-McRae all of Burnsville, MN; one son, Nicholas Budweg of Lakeville, MN; five grandchildren, Coen Utley, Gavin McRae, Thalia Utley, Luna Budweg and Cabot Marie McRae; three brothers, Clark Budweg of New Hampton, Ward (Jacky) Budweg of Decorah and Aaron Budweg of Eldora; five sisters, Greta (Susan) Budweg of Ashburn, VA, Laura (Mark Nystrom) Budweg of Apple Valley, MN, Adrianne (Richard) Iverson of Ames, Caryn (Jeff) Dahm of Bettendorf, IA and Claudia Lemper of Ames, IA; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Budweg in infancy.
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As tomorrow is Veterans Day, it is very fitting to honor Greg and all the Budweg family members, as they have been vitally important and extremely active in serving our country! Thank you!
Greg was a childhood friend. I spent many days at his house as well he at mine. Take care my friend and smile down on us! Gary Reicks
I worked with Greg at MSP airport at LSG skychef. Greg taught me very useful skills to be a better leader. He was a fine naval officer, a gentleman and a leader of men, Simply put, he was very fit for command. His dedication to integrity, duty and development of the men in his command are a credit to himself and everyone he touched. My heart is saddened that this fine man was taken from this world before his time. SEmper fi.
I remember Greg as a very good student when I was privileged to teach him at the St. Paul VA Regional Office a few years ago. He had a great sense of humor and made me laugh often. I shall miss him. RIP, Greg!
May the light of your heart continue to shine.
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I am so sad to learn of the passing of my cousin Greg. I viewed him as his family’s patriarch whom I would go to for an update on his siblings and his immediate family, plus he usually knew what was going on with our shared cousins. We loved comparing our memories of Grandpa and Grandma Budweg, and due to the difference in our ages (I used to babysit him), memories were also different. He was always very attentive to his aunts and uncles and interested in the family history–collecting newspaper clippings and photos. I’d say he was pretty much our family historian, and he also made a big effort to ensure the veterans in our families were recognized. We will all miss him a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Judy Budweg Gruenberg
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Working with Greg at the St. Paul RO was such a great privilege. As first my peer and then manager he made work fun. He always gave such thought consideration to his employees and especially Veterans. I could go to him with any question or concern and if he didn’t have the answer, he would make sure I got the right one. He was an amazing leader who always made sure to let you know when you were doing great work, you were supported by him, and he cared for you as a person. I so appreciated him. This is such a great loss and he will truly be missed. ~Stephanie
Uncle Greg was the BEST! Such a breath of fresh air to be around. I will forever be SumBa instead of Summer and for that I’m forever grateful. I remember going over his house with Nick in Minnesota feeling absolute bliss because I always knew we’d leave cracking up because Greg was quite the jokester. So glad to know he’s in a place without suffering. Our family has one heck of an angel now 🙂 Keep your head up family, because a spirit like Uncle Greg’s will NEVER die. He will always have your back, like he always had. Peace love and light :kissing_heart:
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Greg ‘Bud’ was our oldest child’s godfather. He and my husband Mark have a long history of being best friends in college. Many many memories!! In fact he introduced us over 40 years ago. The stories my husband could tell are many. He will be missed. We cannot make the funeral, but we are thinking of you all very much. Kathleen and Mark Goulson
I am shocked an saddened by this loss of a good man far too soon. We worked together for many years. Before he moved to Iowa he educated me on the many great types of tomatoes and provided me with many of them for a few years. He was thoughtful, considerate and professional. Over several hundred conversations concerning Agent Orange exposure, veterans were always at the very front of his thoughts and he always evaluated them with care and compassion. I will miss him greatly. Fair winds and following seas my friend. Bill Panknin
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Sending deepest sympathy to Greg’s family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Sorry for your loss my you all find comfort with each other and lean upon Jesus!
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Blessings and prayers to Greg’s family and loved ones. I enjoyed getting to know Greg for almost a year when we worked together in Des Moines. During this time I saw that Greg was caring, compassionate and very conscientious. He cared about his family, co-workers and the Veterans he served. His compassion was full-hearted. I enjoyed seeing him relax and hearing his deep resonant laugh. He was very conscientious in his duties. His intent was to do the right thing and leave things better than he found them. He was a person I had hoped to get to know better. He moved on as we do in the military, and I for one missed him. I really like that picture of him as a young sailor. May God bless and comfort you at this time. Until we meet again my friend.
I had the opportunity to work with Greg for a while in Des Moines. I enjoyed our conversations about the military, life in the country, and deer hunting. I saw the passion he had for helping veterans. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God grant you strength and courage at this difficult time.
To all of Greg’s family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with him at the VA for a number of years & he was our daughter’s direct supervisor at the time of his passing. May you all find peace & comfort in the days ahead when you recall the good times that you shared. Joanne Halling Apple Valley, MN
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Our sympathy to the family and friends of Greg. John was a classmate, class of ’73. John and Diane Dockendorf
My sympathy and prayers to Greg’s family. Carolyn Burgart Nelson
Aaron – I am truly sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. I’d also like to offer my sincere thanks to Greg for his service to our country. Please accept my sympathy.
Greg was an amazing coach and friend. He had the patience of Job and a huge sense of humor! He lived good and anything homemade or canned. My prayers are with the Budweg family. He will be missed.
To the Budweg family: I worked with Greg- he was my favorite manager of all time. He was an honest, tell it like it is person, which is truly a hard quality to find. He rose above the red tape and politics and took the time to actually care about the people he worked with and know them as individual human beings; he remembered things that were important to me, took the time to ask questions, know what was going on in my life outside of work, and he took the time to pay individual compliments, letting you know that what you were doing was noticed and that it mattered. He was a true teacher and role model. It was such a privilege to know him. I’m deeply sorry for your loss. – Jamie
May the memories of Gregory fill your hearts. All our thoughts and prayers to the Budweg family. Clark was a classmate of mine. David and Jeanne(Geerts) Roder
Sending prayers to the family. I’ve had the honor to work with Greg for 10 years. His commitment to his subordinates was unmatched. His dedication to serving veterans was strong. His sense of humor will be sorely missed. Greg was a very caring soul and I will miss him very much.
Greg was much more than a co-worker, he was my friend. He had a great sense of humor and he was always able to lighten the mood at work. We all looked forward to what analogy he was going to come up with during our morning management meetings (usually farm related). His mystery lunches were a whole other subject. We often bragged about our grandkids to each other and there was no doubt how much he loved his kids and his grandkids. I already miss you so much!
I was very saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and coworker Greg. At work here we shared our eccentric taste for foods and many stories of hunting the woods. One morning I came into work to find a napkin on my desk with a treat in it. Knowing it must have come from Greg I ate it, no worries. He found me later and said how was the tongue I left for you at your desk this morning. I thought to myself, it was good until you just told me what it was! What a good man that will be missed here at work by myself and by many more. Budweg family you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Laura and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. America is grateful for his service. Max Sporer
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Budweg family You have our deepest sympathy.
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To the Budweg family you have my condolences. So sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Remembering an oldest brother who was loved and revered by his younger siblings. I remember going to your home and talking with Greg. He was always so kind and cared very much for his family. Michelle Wegman Bruty
Our sympathy goes out to the Budweg families, RIP Greg. Larry Finnegan
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Praying for God’s peace in your time of sorrow.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Budweg family.
God bless you Greg and your whole family. Many wonderful memories of our Budweg cousins. Love and prayers, Erika (Felder) Troyna