Marion C. Budzinski “Angel”, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at the age of 79.
Marion was the beloved son of the late Al and Victoria Budzinski; loving husband of over 20 years to Mary Budzinski (nee: Bolte); devoted father of Laura Miloshewski (Ray) and Steve Budzinski (the late Julie); dear step-father of the late Eric Watson, the late Chad Rhomberg, and Christine Smith (Louis); loving grandfather of Caitlyn Miloshewski, Ryan Miloshewski, Natalie Ossick, Jacob Stephens, and Heather Smith; adoring great grandfather of Emma and Jackson; like a father to Heath Hustedde; and dear brother of the late Al Budzinski (Gerry) and Jean Casserly (Mike). Marion is also survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Marion proudly served in the U.S. Army in the late 1950s. After his military service, he went to work for Anheuser Busch Brewing Company. He worked as a bottler for over 35 years before retiring early in 1998. Marion played in a local softball league until age 55 and played on a bowling league up until 2016. He was an all-around sports fan and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Marion will be remembered as a generous and caring man who would do anything for anybody, and enjoyed every moment spent with family and friends. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Marion’s name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.