Eugene "Bud" Frey
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Eugene "Bud" Victor Frey, 81 of Byron passed away to his eternal home on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at The Waters on Mayowood of Rochester after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Bud was born on August 19, 1938 in Blooming Prairie, MN to Victor and Edna (Thorager) Frey. He attended country grade school and attended high school at Blooming Prairie, MN and Waseca, MN. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served four years, mostly in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1964. On September 27, 1969 he married Susie Simmons and the couple later divorced. To this union two daughters were born. On April 30, 1977, he married Doris Ann (Hove) Meeker in Chatfield, MN. Bud's entire working career was with IBM Rochester. He retired in 1992. Faith was important to Bud and he was proud to be a longstanding member of the Byron United Methodist church. Bud and Doris created a farm south of Byron, where they raised sheep and enjoyed the advantages of country living. Bud loved his dogs, hunting, fishing, camping and traveling. He is survived by his wife Doris of Byron, his daughters Becky (Jason) Robinson of Rochester, Cindy (Jeremy) Crowhurst of Texas, grandchildren Jakob Robinson, Grace Crowhurst, Ryan Robinson, Joy Crowhurst, and his sister Shirley (Dennie) Darr of Rushford, MN.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his (very dear to him) uncles Bobby and Donald Frey.
Bud's family is planning a private family visitation. A Memorial Service will be held in his name when we can gather at Byron United Methodist Church. Burial will be near his childhood home, at the Union Cemetery of Blooming Prairie, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Byron United Methodist Church or donor's choice.
www.byronfuneralhome.com.