James R. Buddendeck, age 62, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2017 at home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aloys & Rita Buddendeck and brothers, Stanley and Gerald Buddendeck.
He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Kathy Buddendeck; sisters & brother-in-laws, Mary & Fred Kaiser, of Beavercreek and Carol & Don Fox, of Villa Hills, KY; brothers & sister-in-laws, Virgil R. & Bonnie, of Centerville, Paul J. & Barbara, of Centerville, Mark H. & Pat, of Rochester, NY and Carol Buddendeck, of NY; son, John C. Butts, of Dayton; daughter & son-in-law, Michelle & Steve Walls, of Miamisburg; and grandchildren, Austin Butts, Chase Rich, Kayla Walls, Ashley Walls and Adam Walls; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Jim was a graduate of Chaminade H.S. and Wright State University. He retired from GKN/Stromag Inc., after 31 years of service.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 5-8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2017 at 10:30am at Holy Angels Catholic Church (1322 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409). Jim will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery.