Robert Irvin Budka passed away Feb. 3, 2025. Bob was born in North Judson, IN, to Edward Budka and Blanche (Fisher) Budka. He graduated from Knox High School in 1965, attended cosmetology school and received his beautician license.
He was then drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division. After returning from Vietnam, Bob married Alice Smith on April 19, 1969, in Knox, IN. Bob worked for the City of Shawnee for many years, and he also worked at Sears.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Blanche Budka, and his brother, Joe Budka.
Bob is survived by his wife, Alice, of the home; daughter, Kristi Budka, of Ft. Worth, TX; son, Gregory Budka and wife, Sheryl, of Shawnee; son, Keith Budka and wife, Sherri, of Shawnee; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Budka of IN; three sisters: Alice Swihart of IN, Janice Rich of IN, and Peggy Moore of FL; and many extended family members and friends.
Services were held Feb. 14, 2025 at AE Funeral Services Chapel, 603 W. Independence St., Shawnee, OK.
