Obituaries

March 17, 1988 to August 23, 2015

WINAMAC - SSG. Andrew Charles Budd, 27, El Paso, TX, formerly of Winamac, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, at his residence in El Paso.

He was born March 17, 1988, in Louisville, to Charles and Leanne Heater Budd. He married Casey McInnes on March 3, 2010, in Lawrenceville, GA. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Leanne P. and John Behny, Winamac, Mother and Step Father 
Charles L. Budd and Mark Fout, El Paso, TX, Father and Step Father 
Phillip (Rachel) Budd, Winamac, Brother 
Gabrielle Behny, Winamac, Sister 
Victoria Behny, Winamac, Sister 
Victor and Judy Heater, Winamac, Grandparents 
Linda and Roger Buschman, Rensselaer, Grandparents 
Tom Behny and Gay Lyn Birkholz, LaPorte, Grandparents 
JoAnn Behny, North Manchester, Great Grandmother 
Earl and Louise Schultz, Francesville, Great Grandparents 
Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by: 
Alfred and Lucy Budd, Grandparents 

Mr. Budd was a former resident of Winamac and graduated from Winamac Community High School in 2006. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 2009, serving in the Signal Brigade specializing in Satellite Communications and was currently stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in December 2012, and was posthumously promoted to the rank of staff sergeant. He was the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, 3 (posthumous), Army Achievement Medal, 4, Army Good Conduct Medal, 2, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and a Meritorius Unit Commendation. 

While serving in the Army he assisted in the cleanup, recovery and establishing communications following the earthquake in Haiti. He also served in Iraq, Turkey, and had been stationed in Germany and Texas. While stationed in Germany he was able to travel Europe extensively with his wife. He loved to read and travel. Andrew and Casey enjoyed spending time hiking and climbing. They were always sightseeing and searching for an adventure. They were always interested in learning about new cultures. Andrew was very outgoing and enjoyed exploring the world with the love of his life and best friend Casey.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home. The U.S. Army will provide full military honors for SSG. Budd at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the service.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.