Christopher L. Budde
Livingston - Christopher L. Budde 60 Died August 25th 2021 at his home with family at
his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Chris was born in Hartford Illinois the 7th child to Cletus W. and Katherine E.(Meyer)
Budde.
On Dec.3rd 1999 He married Lisa Heinlein. From this bond he was blessed with sons
Ethan and Derek(Rexford)and granddaughter Makenzie Rexford.
Chris was a strong Union supporter working for the teamsters Local 525 Alton Illinois
and finished his career with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 155 Little Rock Arkansas .
He enjoyed all things deer hunting,old cars and collecting signage from all over the
U.S.A. which lines the wall of his garage . And he took pride in the golden retriever Cody
and yellow lab Mack that he trained.
Besides his wife Lisa ,sons Ethan and Derek Rexford (Alyssa Gwnynne)and
granddaughter Makenzie ,he is survived by sisters Pat Droit (Steve Helfrich)and Mary
Budde,brothers Jim (Kathy),Rob (Sue) and Paul (Vicky)Budde. Brother in law Denny
Boger,sister in law
Vickie Storey,brother in laws Rod (Holly)and Brad(Laurie)Heinlein,many nieces and
nephews.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents, sister Barbara Boger his in laws Dale and
Joyce (Lake) Heinlein.
Cremation with private graveside services will be held at Sunset Hills
Cemetery,Edwardsville IL . A celebration of life will take place at the Wood River
Moose on September 17th at 6:30 for family and friends .
Memorials can be made to a children's  charity of one's choice . Children's pain and
suffering pulled at his heart.
A special thanks to all the staff from Unity Hospice of
Greater St.Louis