Robert Arlen Budde of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on April 20, 2021, at the age of 71.

Robert was born on July 19, 1949, to Richard and Georgianna Budde in Effingham, Illinois. From 1966 to 1975 he served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and overseas in Germany and Asmara, Ethiopia. During the Vietnam War, he served as a medic with the 247 ^th Dustoff Medical Detachment. Throughout his service, he received many commendations including the European Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.

Mr. Budde's civilian career was spent as a Commercial Project Superintendent which included work on the Equitable and RBC Centura buildings. He also contributed to several shops in Underground Atlanta, North Point Commons, and Little River. Two of his favorite projects were the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and Encore Night Club.

Upon retirement, Robert continued his love of construction in his woodshop, building anything from fine cabinetry to casual furniture. He also discovered an enjoyment of cooking and loved to bake homemade bread and cinnamon rolls.

Mr. Budde is survived by his wife Barbara Budde and a large, extended family including his children Sande and Skyler Schueter, Suzzanne and Jeff Reece, Jennifer and Mahlon Vickery, Brandy and Cory Suckley, Dana and Joel Odom, McCare and Jason Pratt, and Wesley and Nikki Budde. Grandchildren Geoffery and Becca Leediker. Rylie Schlueter, Haley and Matt Schake. Clayton Reece, Anna, Ali, and Ayla Vickery. Reannan, Ashton, Jeremy, and Grace Suckley. Katie Rivers, and Jacob and Lily Odom. Bella Pratt and Madelyn and Jameson Budde.

And Great Grandchildren Emma, Aaliyah, and Oliver Schake, Lorn, Avril, and Lennon Leediker.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Georgianna Budde, step-mother Evelyn Budde, and brothers James (Jim) and William (Bill). Living siblings are Ruth Ann Owens, Peg Hall, Betty DeVore, Rick, Ray, and Kenny Budde.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at Lakeside Funeral Home

Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock, GA 30188, ph. 770-293-2757, is honored to assist the Budde family.