Bud was retired from Consolidated Freightways where he worked as a dispatcher. He was a longtime member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church where he met his wife of 30 years, Donna. Bud enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing and working with his tools on projects around the house. And, of course, he loved his many pets, spending time with family, and his vacations.
Family members include his wife, Donna; sons Greg (Betty) Gillis, Scottsdale, AZ and Timothy Gillis, Dallas, TX; grandchildren Krista and Kelsey Gillis, Carson, Tatum, and Camryn Gillis; step-son Steven (Jodi) Hoyt, Charlotte, NC; step-daughter Julie (Jim) Krueger, Lincoln; step-grandchildren Zachary and Avery Hoyt, Kyle, Corey and Caleb Krueger.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023 St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. Inurnment in St. Mark’s Columbarium.
Memorials to Capital Humane Society and Food Bank of Lincoln.