Walter "Bud" F. Durley

Walter "Bud" F. Durley, age 60, of rural Potosi, passed away from natural causes on March 12, 2010 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1949, in Lancaster, the son of Walter A. and Mabel L. (Fritz) Durley. Bud was a graduate of Potosi High School and of the National Radio Institute in Chicago, IL. He was a former employee of the Cassville Police Department, Grant County Sheriffs Department and was also self-employed for many years. Bud loved tinkering on his two old trucks as well as talking on his amateur radio. He was very proud and had a great love for his two daughters, Ann and Dolly and also his canine buddy, Cooper. Bud was looking forward to walking Dolly down the aisle at her upcoming summer wedding.

Bud is survived by his two daughters: Ann Durley, Winona, MN and Dolores Dolly (fianc Drew Steinquist), LaCrosse; his sister, Mary Devins, Janesville; three brothers: William and Robert (Mary) Durley, Potosi and Benjamin (Joanne) Durley, Dubuque, IA; numerous other relatives; special friends, LaVern Lolwing, Alvin Bontreger and Russ Wolfe and his beloved canine, Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mabel Durley; his grandparents, RH and Josephine Durley and Helmut and Mary Fritz; a sister-in-law, Patricia Durley.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi Township. Family and friends called on Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi. Memorials may be made to Walter F. Bud Durley Memorial Fund.