Duane “Bud” Wilwerding
February 17, 1943 – April 24, 2025
Duane C. “Bud” Wilwerding, 82, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 24, 2025.
Bud was born Duane Charles Wilwerding on February 17, 1943, to Carl and Irene (Rosman) Wilwerding on a farm near Earling, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, and confirmed at St. Peter’s in Defiance, Iowa. Bud attended various schools in the area, where he developed a strong work ethic and a no-nonsense attitude that would later define his life.
On April 18, 1964, Bud was united in marriage to Sandra Bedel at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wall Lake, Iowa. Together, they built a life centered on family, hard work, and faith.
Bud was a dedicated paint contractor who opened Wilwerding Painting with his brother Larry in the 1970s. Known for his reliability and skill, he earned the respect of both his clients and peers. When he wasn’t working, Bud enjoyed casting a line while fishing or playing a lively game of cards with friends and family and working on an endless list of projects.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Irene; siblings Richard, Ivo (and his wife, Darlene), Phyllis (and her husband, Roger), Jane, and Maxine; and brothers-in-law Marvin Jablonski, Ed Blum, and John Thraen.
Bud is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; and their children: Diane (Jerry) Plagge, Don (Angie) Wilwerding, Julie (Justin) Zetterman, and Debbie (Andrew) Johansen. He was a proud grandfather to: Michael (Lauren), Jonathan, Joshua, Tyler, Ashley, Emily, Allison, Turner, Anna, Alicia, Jake, and Audrey; a great-grandfather to Natalie and Olivia. He is also survived by siblings: Norma Jablonski, Jolene Blum, Judy Thraen, Carol (Don) Eagle, and Larry (Sharon) Wilwerding; sister-in-law, Shirley Wilwerding; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Bud will be remembered for being a man of his word, for leading an honest, hardworking life, and for his love for his family, who always knew he loved them too.
VIGIL: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM with VISITATION from 5:00-7:00 PM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 15353 Pacific Street, Omaha.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 15353 Pacific Street, Omaha, with lunch and burial to follow.
INTERMENT: Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials will be directed by the family.
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16 Comments
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Bud. Sending thoughts and prayers! 🙏
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the entire family
May Bud rest in peace. I’m sure the other losses family members were there to welcome him in heaven
Im.so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. I know your strong faith will see you through. May Bud rest in peace after the long battle.
Love Michael and Angela Linsky
Our heartfelt thoughts prayers and sympathies go out to Aunt Sandy and all of the family. May he rest in peace and may the Lord bring comfort and peace to all of you. Keeping everyone in prayer during this sad and difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss, Sandy. I remember Bud as such a nice person. Thinking of you and praying for you.
makes me so very sad Budis gone my sympathy to you and all your family. We had many good times when you live next-door when you moved I was so sad. Miss you so much still do. I am just so sorry it’s just not easy. Praying for you and all The familySandy
So sad to hear,Bud passed awayYou and Bud were the best neighbors I was so sad when you moved Missed you so much still do You and your family have my deepest sympathy I am so Sorry Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers I know it’s not easy Sandy
Sandy and Family,
Our deepest condolences in the passing of Bud. Remembering the times we got together with
Jo and Ed and Richard and Theresa – great memories.
Love and Prayers,
Doug & Julie (Judy) Woodard
My heart goes out to your family. Bud will always be remembered as the guy next door to where I grew up, but more so, his awesome laugh. I wish the entire family and friends comfort and payers!
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bud. We send our deepest condolences. We are sending your family lots of thoughts, prayers, and lots of love during this time. May his memory and the memories you have with him be a blessing.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bud. We send our deepest condolences. We are sending your family lots of thoughts, prayers, and lots of love during this time. May his memory and the memories you have with him be a blessing. <3
Sandy and family,
My heart goes out to all of you. So many good memories of Bud and your entire family. We couldn’t have asked for better neighbors! We’re all here for you, no matter what. God Bless.
May God hold your family in the palm of His hand in your time of need. I have so many great memories of Uncle Bud, he will be missed.
Sandy and family
Our condolences to you and your family. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Sandy and family
Our condolences, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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