Neil Medrud

May 30, 1927-Feb. 22, 2018

MARSHALL — Mass of Christian Burial for Neil “Budd” Medrud, 90, of Marshall, formerly of Milroy and Balaton, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church in Tyler. Burial will follow at St. Dionysius Catholic Cemetery in Tyler.

Budd died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Heritage Point Memory Care in Marshall.

Neil “Budd” Francis Medrud was born May 30, 1927, on a farm near Balaton to Nelder and Edna (Flickinger) Medrud. He lived his entire life within a 50-mile radius of Balaton. On June 10, 1948, he was united in marriage to Reta Lutterman and they remained married for nearly 68 years before her death in 2016. Budd had a talent especially for two things: farming and mechanics. In 1956, he attended the Diesel Mechanic School at the University of Chicago, graduating first in his class of over 300 students. He was subsequently employed by Parrot Implement Shop in Balaton, while farming part-time. In 1961, he began farming full time and did so until his retirement in 2000. Budd was known as an honest and gentle man who worked hard all his life and also a man who had a great sense of humor. He loved to laugh. In 2013, Budd and Reta moved into Heritage Pointe Senior Living in Marshall where he remained until his death.

Survivors include his children: Leonard (and Arthur Jordan) of Redwood Falls, Robin Medrud of Cottage Grove, Wayne Medrud of Yelm, Wash., and Janelle Peterson of North Bend, Wash.; grandchildren: Mark Rowe, Jonathan Thul, Melita Thul, Eric (and Anabel) FitzMedrud, Nicole Medrud, Noah Medrud, Andrea Peterson; great-grandchildren Sophia, Freya and Emmanuel FitzMedrud; sibling Steven (and Janelle) Medrud, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Reta; his parents; and siblings, Nelder Jr., Elaine and Lorraine.

The Medrud family wishes to express their appreciation to the Heritage Pointe Memory Care staff for the exceptional care provided to Budd.

Arrangements with

Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Directors

507-532-4522