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Dean F. Buddle

RAPID RIVER, Mich. — Dean F. Buddle, 76, of Rapid River, passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.

Dean was born Aug. 3, 1942 the son of John and Mable (Goodwin) Buddle. Dean enlisted in the United States Army in 1959 until he was honorably discharged in 1962. In May of 1964, he was united in marriage to Louis Jean Coppock. She preceded Dean in death on Aug. 11, 2013. Together the couple raised one son, Dean Michael Buddle.

Dean enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, being a member of the Patriot Guards, and eating ice cream. He was also very proud to be a part of the Third Honor Flight that went to Washington D.C.

Family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 13, from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military honors will be presented at 2:45 p.m. by the Gladstone American Legion Post 71. Memorial services will follow at 3 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Dean will be laid to rest in Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County is assisting the Buddle family.

Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com where you can leave a message of condolence to the family.