Ronald Gene (Bud) Reuter, age 85, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022. Bud was born on September 22, 1936, to Adolph and Esther (Peterson) Reuter. He lived his entire life in the Dunbar area.
Bud attended District 74 elementary school. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1954 and attended Peru State College. Bud served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1962 and was honorably discharged. Bud worked as a supervisor at American Meter in Nebraska City for 45 years.
Bud married the love of his life, Marilyn Ahrens, on February 7, 1958. They were blessed with five children and four grandchildren.
Faith was the foundation of Bud’s life. He was a member of the Dunbar Presbyterian Church for 68 years and was the church’s longest living member. Bud served as a church Elder, Sunday school teacher and superintendent, and choir director. Bud and Marilyn sang for many weddings, funerals, and special occasions.
Always busy, Bud was a member of Western Star Lodge No. 2 and received the Masonic 60 year membership award in 2020. He was also a member of The American Legion Post 100, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Elks Lodge for over 50 years. Bud served on the Dunbar Village Board and was mayor for several years.
Spending time with family and friends was Bud’s joy. He rarely missed any of his children’s or grandchildren’s activities. Baseball is a family favorite and Bud coached his sons’ teams from Little League to Legion. Rod’s American Legion team made it to the State Tournament three times with Bud on the coaching staff.
Bud had a lifetime love of horses and passed it on to his family. He last went on a family ride at the age of 82. Bud enjoyed bowling and held many records at the V-Lanes in Nebraska City. He played endless games of ping pong with the grandkids. He loved driving his tractor, putting up hay, and helping family and friends farm.
Bud is survived by his wife of 64 years, daughter Kathi (Mark) Weiler of Syracuse, son Randy Reuter of Lincoln, son Rod (Connor) Reuter of Lincoln, son Kurt Reuter of Dunbar, and son Matthew Reuter of Dunbar, grandsons Brett (Randi) Weiler, Zane Weiler and granddaughters Erin and Kelsey Reuter all of Lincoln, sister Carol (Harvey) Hutton of Eagle, sister-in-law Ardell Reuter of Omaha, many nieces, nephews and cousins, and his beloved dog Ellie. He was welcomed to Heaven by his parents, in-laws Ernest and Hilda Ahrens, brother Donald Reuter, brothers and sisters-in-law Robert and Mentha Grabowski and Eston and June Ahrens, and nephew Tim Reuter.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 14, at 11:00 a.m. at the Dunbar Presbyterian Church. The service will be livestreamed on the Fusselman Facebook page.
Memorials are suggested to the Dunbar Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse
Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com
