Buel 'Bud' Edward Abrahamsen

Buel (Bud) Abrahamsen, age 97 of Burnsville passed away in his sleep on April 2, 2018. He was a man of great faith, kindness and integrity who was loved by all.

Bud was born October 3, 1920 in Plainview and grew up in Winona. He was a CPHM in the Navy during World War II. He married his high school sweetheart Elizabeth Erwin in 1945. After graduation from the U of MN, he began a life-long and varied career with Cargill. Bud ’ s retirement was filled with travel, golf, woodwork, cards, baking, volunteer work, and get-togethers with his many friends and family. Mark, his son-in-law, accompanied him on the Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2011.

Bud was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty; parents Eva and Phil Abrahamsen; and sisters Phoebe Bambenek and Dorothy Swanson.

Bud will be deeply missed by his daughters Cathy (Paul) Wood and Heidi (Mark) Wavinak; grandchildren Jay (Allison) Clarke, Beth Clarke, Brian (Claire) Wavinak, Scott (Brenna) Wavinak, and Julie (Alex) Salcido; g reat-grandchildren Burton and John Clarke, Jane and Greta Wavinak, Jack and Charlotte Wavinak; sister Mary Lou Baylon; sister-in-law Phyl Erwin; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Emerald Crest Burnsville for the loving care provided to Bud.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Feed My Starving Children, Catholic Charities, or Salvation Army.

Visitation also 1 hour prior to Mass at church.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore St. Louis Park Chapel 3960 Wooddale Avenue South St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 11:00 AM

The Church of St. Edward 9401 Nesbitt Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55437

Visitation also 1 hour prior to Mass at church.