Durward W. “Bud” Wahl died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at the Park Manor Nursing Home. He was 96 years of age. Bud was born to Angela M. and Durward S. Wahl of Homewood, IL, on August 9, 1918. His nickname originated from his father who called him “Buddy.”
The Great Depression and the onset of WWII significantly defined the first three decades of Bud’s life. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and experienced the wonders and adventures of the South China Sea. Shortly after his honorable discharge came the outbreak of WWII. Bud re-enlisted and sailed the South Pacific serving on a munitions ship. He was again honorably discharged having achieved the rank of Boatswain’s Mate First Class.
While on leave, Bud married Elizabeth “Betty” Borgwardt. They would have four children together. After the war, he created his own glazing contractor business and would soon gain respect among the Chicago trades. Bud chose the name “Union Glass Company” to reflect his admiration for union workers in the construction trade. His business provided for his family for the next three decades.
Working evenings and weekends, Bud spent two years building the family home in Homewood, IL. As empty nesters, Bud and Betty retired to the vacation home that Bud built over the years on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. They had first visited the Flowage area in the mid 1950s and he quickly developed a passion for the fishing and hunting the Northwoods provided. He enjoyed a special time in the Flowage’s history when resorts, log jams, and walleye were in abundance. Bud became a sought-after fishing guide, and he treasured times with friends while hunting deer and bear. He especially enjoyed hunting grouse in the cool autumn afternoons with his beloved brit “Skipper.” His time in the garden rounded out his outdoor activities.
Throughout his life, Bud enjoyed being in the company of a wide circle of friends. His friendships energized his zeal for life.
Bud was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth “Betty"; his daughters, Barbara and Karen; his second wife and long-time family friend, Margaret “Midge”; and his sisters: Mary Jane and Patricia. He is survived by his sister, Lois, and his twin “boys” Bob and Bill.
Arrangements are being facilitated through Novitzke Funeral Home. A private memorial with military honors will occur at the veterans’ wing of the Forest Home Cemetery in Fifield.
The Great Depression and the onset of WWII significantly defined the first three decades of Bud’s life. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and experienced the wonders and adventures of the South China Sea. Shortly after his honorable discharge came the outbreak of WWII. Bud re-enlisted and sailed the South Pacific serving on a munitions ship. He was again honorably discharged having achieved the rank of Boatswain’s Mate First Class.
While on leave, Bud married Elizabeth “Betty” Borgwardt. They would have four children together. After the war, he created his own glazing contractor business and would soon gain respect among the Chicago trades. Bud chose the name “Union Glass Company” to reflect his admiration for union workers in the construction trade. His business provided for his family for the next three decades.
Working evenings and weekends, Bud spent two years building the family home in Homewood, IL. As empty nesters, Bud and Betty retired to the vacation home that Bud built over the years on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. They had first visited the Flowage area in the mid 1950s and he quickly developed a passion for the fishing and hunting the Northwoods provided. He enjoyed a special time in the Flowage’s history when resorts, log jams, and walleye were in abundance. Bud became a sought-after fishing guide, and he treasured times with friends while hunting deer and bear. He especially enjoyed hunting grouse in the cool autumn afternoons with his beloved brit “Skipper.” His time in the garden rounded out his outdoor activities.
Throughout his life, Bud enjoyed being in the company of a wide circle of friends. His friendships energized his zeal for life.
Bud was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth “Betty"; his daughters, Barbara and Karen; his second wife and long-time family friend, Margaret “Midge”; and his sisters: Mary Jane and Patricia. He is survived by his sister, Lois, and his twin “boys” Bob and Bill.
Arrangements are being facilitated through Novitzke Funeral Home. A private memorial with military honors will occur at the veterans’ wing of the Forest Home Cemetery in Fifield.
Durward W. “Bud” Wahl died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at the Park Manor Nursing Home. He was 96 years of age. Bud was born to Angela M. and Durward S. Wahl of Homewood, IL, on August 9, 1918. His nickname originated from his father who called him “Buddy.”
The Great Depression and the onset of WWII significantly defined the first three decades of Bud’s life. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and experienced the wonders and adventures of the South China Sea. Shortly after his honorable discharge came the outbreak of WWII. Bud re-enlisted and sailed the South Pacific serving on a munitions ship. He was again honorably discharged having achieved the rank of Boatswain’s Mate First Class.
While on leave, Bud married Elizabeth “Betty” Borgwardt. They would have four children together. After the war, he created his own glazing contractor business and would soon gain respect among the Chicago trades. Bud chose the name “Union Glass Company” to reflect his admiration for union workers in the construction trade. His business provided for his family for the next three decades.
Working evenings and weekends, Bud spent two years building the family home in Homewood, IL. As empty nesters, Bud and Betty retired to the vacation home that Bud built over the years on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. They had first visited the Flowage area in the mid 1950s and he quickly developed a passion for the fishing and hunting the Northwoods provided. He enjoyed a special time in the Flowage’s history when resorts, log jams, and walleye were in abundance. Bud became a sought-after fishing guide, and he treasured times with friends while hunting deer and bear. He especially enjoyed hunting grouse in the cool autumn afternoons with his beloved brit “Skipper.” His time in the garden rounded out his outdoor activities.
Throughout his life, Bud enjoyed being in the company of a wide circle of friends. His friendships energized his zeal for life.
Bud was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth “Betty"; his daughters, Barbara and Karen; his second wife and long-time family friend, Margaret “Midge”; and his sisters: Mary Jane and Patricia. He is survived by his sister, Lois, and his twin “boys” Bob and Bill.
Arrangements are being facilitated through Novitzke Funeral Home. A private memorial with military honors will occur at the veterans’ wing of the Forest Home Cemetery in Fifield.
The Great Depression and the onset of WWII significantly defined the first three decades of Bud’s life. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and experienced the wonders and adventures of the South China Sea. Shortly after his honorable discharge came the outbreak of WWII. Bud re-enlisted and sailed the South Pacific serving on a munitions ship. He was again honorably discharged having achieved the rank of Boatswain’s Mate First Class.
While on leave, Bud married Elizabeth “Betty” Borgwardt. They would have four children together. After the war, he created his own glazing contractor business and would soon gain respect among the Chicago trades. Bud chose the name “Union Glass Company” to reflect his admiration for union workers in the construction trade. His business provided for his family for the next three decades.
Working evenings and weekends, Bud spent two years building the family home in Homewood, IL. As empty nesters, Bud and Betty retired to the vacation home that Bud built over the years on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. They had first visited the Flowage area in the mid 1950s and he quickly developed a passion for the fishing and hunting the Northwoods provided. He enjoyed a special time in the Flowage’s history when resorts, log jams, and walleye were in abundance. Bud became a sought-after fishing guide, and he treasured times with friends while hunting deer and bear. He especially enjoyed hunting grouse in the cool autumn afternoons with his beloved brit “Skipper.” His time in the garden rounded out his outdoor activities.
Throughout his life, Bud enjoyed being in the company of a wide circle of friends. His friendships energized his zeal for life.
Bud was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth “Betty"; his daughters, Barbara and Karen; his second wife and long-time family friend, Margaret “Midge”; and his sisters: Mary Jane and Patricia. He is survived by his sister, Lois, and his twin “boys” Bob and Bill.
Arrangements are being facilitated through Novitzke Funeral Home. A private memorial with military honors will occur at the veterans’ wing of the Forest Home Cemetery in Fifield.
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