Larry M Lightner

Bud passed away at his home in Prescott Valley, Arizona on April 23, 2017. Bud was born on February 1, 1933 in Fort Ripley, Minnesota to Charles and Gladys Lightner.

Bud graduated from Pillager High School in 1951 and served in the US Army. On June 11th, 1955 he married the love of his life, Margaret Perlinger. Shortly after the birth of their eldest son, Bud and Margaret moved to Winslow, Arizona where they owned and operated the Union 76 service station and had 5 more children. Upon the passing of Bud's father, they moved back to the Brainerd area where they lived until their retirement. They moved to Prescott Valley, Arizona in 1999.

Bud is survived by his wife Margaret of 61 years, son's Tim, Mark (Penny), and Larry all of Brainerd, MN and daughters Mary, Tammy, and Bridget all of Prescott Valley, AZ along with several grand children and great grand children. He is proceeded in death by his parents Charles and Gladys , sisters, Lorraine, Dora Jean, and Ione.

A memorial service celebrating Bud's life will be held on Saturday May 6, 2017 at 11AM at Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home and Crematory in Prescott Valley, AZ