Kenneth Buddemeyer, 76 of Union passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 in Washington.

Mr. Buddemeyer, son of the late Kenneth Buddemeyer and wife Agnes nee Glandon was born March 6, 1940 in Bland, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Shirley nee Durbin.

Kenneth served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  He received an honorable discharge for his services.

He was a past member of VFW in Valley Park and American Legion Post 297 in Union.

Mr. Buddemeyer was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Agnes Buddemeyer; his wife, Shirley Buddemeyer and one sister, Brenda Vandergrife.

He is survived by four brothers, Ronald Buddemeyer and wife Opal of Bland, Charles Buddemeyer and wife Linda of Emden, MO, Keith Buddemeyer and wife Lenda of Union and Michael Buddemeyer of Bland; one sister, Ruth Montgomery and husband Ben of Fulton, MO; special nephew, Johnny Durbin and wife Ann of Valley Park; best friend, Jerry Wing of St. Charles; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.