Abrahamsen, Buel (Bud) of Burnsville passed away in his sleep on April 2, 2018 at age 97. He was a man of great faith, kindness & integrity who was loved by all. Bud was born October 3, 1920 in Plainview and grew up in Winona. He was a CPHM in the Navy during World War II. He married his high school sweetheart Elizabeth Erwin in 1945. After graduation from the U of MN, he began a life-long and varied career with Cargill. Bud's retirement was filled with travel, golf, woodwork, cards, baking, volunteer work, and get-togethers with his many friends and family. Mark, his son-in-law, accompanied him on the Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2011. Bud was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty; parents Eva and Phil Abrahamsen; and sisters Phoebe Bambenek and Dorothy Swanson. Bud will be deeply missed by his daughters Cathy (Paul) Wood and Heidi (Mark) Wavinak; grandchildren Jay (Allison) Clarke, Beth Clarke, Brian (Claire) Wavinak, Scott (Brenna) Wavinak, and Julie (Alex) Salcido; great-grandchildren Burton and John Clarke, Jane and Greta Wavinak, Jack and Charlotte Wavinak; sister Mary Lou Baylon; sister-in-law Phyl Erwin; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation: Tuesday, April 10 from 5-7 PM at Gearty-Delmore, 3960 Wooddale, St. Louis Park. Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, April 11 at 11 AM at St. Edward's, 9401 Nesbitt, Bloomington, with visitation an hour before and luncheon afterwards. Burial and military ceremony: Fort Snelling at 2 PM. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Emerald Crest Burnsville for the loving care provided to Bud. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Feed My Starving Children, Catholic Charities, or Salvation Army. Gearty-Delmore 952-926-1615 www. gearty-delmore.com