Gerald "Bud" T. Deeken

Gerald "Bud" T. Deeken, age 82 of Linn, passed away, Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Linn Living and Rehab Center.

Bud was born May 17, 1933, in Martinsburg, a son to the late August and Henrietta (Renneke) Deeken.

Bud attended Potts School and later served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Bud worked for MODOT as a highway maintenance worker until his retirement. He also enjoyed farming.

Bud is survived by: two sisters Tharsilla "Pat" Lieneke of Holts Summit and Marie Jean "Sis" Lieneke and her husband Marvin of Hermann; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Deeken of Jefferson City and Mary Ruth Deeken of Linn as well as 9 nieces and 6 nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by: two brothers, Wilbert and Norbert Deeken; two sisters, Louise Erickson and Berniece Joyce; two brothers-in-law, Herbert Lieneke and Hadley Joyce, as well as two infant sisters.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Morton Chapel In Linn with Fr. Daniel Merz officiating.