Lingeman, Sylvester "Bud" Anthony

 

Bud Lingeman, age 80, of Fremont passed away Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Hackley Hospital in Muskegon.  Bud was born on May 3, 1927 in Grosse Point, Michigan, to Sylvester A. and Gertrude (McNutt) Lingeman and later married Frances Buhr on November 8, 1947 in Gaylord, Michigan.  Bud moved to the Fremont area in 1974 from Detroit and enjoyed playing golf.  Bud had served in the United States Navy during World War II. Bud graduate from the Detroit Police Academy in 1947 and worked for the Detroit Police Department until his retirement as a Police Commander in 1974.

 

Bud is survived by his wife, Frances of Fremont; his children, Marilyn (Michael) Yaquinto of Kirksville, Missouri; Christopher (Valerie) Lingeman of Arlington, Virginia; and Michael (Lora) Lingeman of Stanton, Michigan; his grandchildren, Edward, James, Anton, and Adam; great-grandchildren, Logan, Lane, and Waylon; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister.

 

A Celebration Of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Crandell Funeral Home in Fremont.  Friends may consider the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans for memorial contributions in memory of Bud.  Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Lingeman family online at www.crandellfh.com.  Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 

 

Click here to send a condolence for the Bud Lingeman Family on-line

 

                                                                                                                                            

We are aware of your loss and know that no words we can say right now will make you feel better.  We want you to know that we are here for you if you need us.  I've been there. Your memories will sustain you. I know.  I saved the funeral pictures, made them into a montage and look at them every day.  My daughter spent hours going through the albums and created a photo biography.  It's a memoir that hangs on my wall.
 
Molly Schultz

Posted 3/10/2008

                                                                                                                                            

Dear Francie and Family,
 
It is with regret and sorrow that I read of Buddy's passing.  He was one of the most colorful and memorable of my cousins.  His great sense of fun and sharp sense of humor are unforgettable.  When I lived down the street from Uncle Tom and Aunt Marge in Detroit, I loved seeing his police cruiser parked by their house--I knew something funny was afoot.  I guess he scared the wits out of them when he pulled up and went into their house with his revolver drawn in mock emergency.  At least that's the way I heard it.  It was a wonderful get together we had several years ago at Michael Mageau's home in Indian Village and the last time I saw you both. 
 
I also can't tell you how much his family history has been appreciated by all of us.  I have copied it and passed it on to my children with the story of their heritage.  When I told my 90 year old mom, his Aunt Miriam, of Buddy's death, she shook her head in disbelief that she outlived another family member.
 
My family sends our sincere condolences and our prayers that he rest in peace with all those other Lingemans up there.  I'm sure they're having a blast!
 
Love,
 
Barbara Lingeman Lepri

Posted 3/12/2008

                                                                                                                                            

Frances and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this
time. What can I say to you, you have lost the most important person in your
life and my heart cries for you.
Anne and Gene Murphy
 

Posted 3/12/2008