Richard Bud Edmund Nitsche

Sep 12, 1922 - Mar 30, 2010September 12, 1922 - March 30, 2010

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Richard Bud Edmund Nitsche

Sep 12, 1922 - Mar 30, 2010September 12, 1922 - March 30, 2010


Place of birth

Waukegan, Illinois

Education

Attended Waukegan Township High School and Marquette University

Military service

Enlisted in the Merchant Marines and later in the Navy during World War II

Career

Worked in finance for subsidiaries of Aetna Bearing Company and later owned the Waukegan Yellow Cab Company

Passion

Bud's greatest passion was sailing, he raced Sunfish sailboats and crewed on yachts in races

Family

Survived by his wife Ruth of 61 years, children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter

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A private memorial will be held at the Waukegan Yacht Club on June 27th

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Born on September 12, 1922

Waukegan, Illinois

Passed away on March 30, 2010

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