Keith P. Budde, 65, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away, suddenly, on Friday evening, November 17, 2017, at Unity Point Health-The Finley Hospital, in Dubuque, IA, from an apparent heart attack.

Graveside services will be at 11:30 A/M, on Friday, November 24, 2017, at the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 P/M to 7 P/M, on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where there will be a parish scripture service at 1:30 P/M, on Wednesday.

Keith was born on August 7, 1952, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Merrill and Rosalyn (Ernst) Budde.  He was a graduate of East Dubuque High School, Class of 1970.  Keith married Joyce A. Riniker, on June 12, 1971, at St. Patrick's Church, in Dubuque.

He was formerly employed at the John Deere Dubuque Works, retiring in 2012.  Keith was a former member of UAW, Local #94.  He loved playing cards, especially euchre and poker, was an avid Chicago Bears fan, enjoyed camp fires and fireworks, but his pride were his grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce; two (2) sons, Eric (Tara) Budde and Lance (Nikki) Budde, both of East Dubuque, IL; five (5) grandchildren, McKenna, Collin, Braedyn, Zander and Wyatt; siblings, Dan (Suzie) Budde, of Milan, IL, Carol Willis and Jeannie Schultz, both of Dubuque, IA, Mark (Lisa) Budde, of Fairfax, IA, and Annette (friend, Sally) Budde, of Phoenix, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Merrill and Rosalyn; his step-father, Ingram Hill; and three (3) siblings, Gary, Judy and Janice.

In lieu of flowers, a Keith Budde Memorial Fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com