Lazelle C Riddiough
August 29, 1935 - April 01, 2020
Obituary
FITCHBURG-Lazelle C. "Bud" Riddiough, age 84, of Fitchburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Aug. 29, 1935, in Mt Ida, Wis., the son of Clarence and Beulah (Smith) Riddiough.
The luckiest day of his life was when he met his future wife, Carol, at a square dance on the Capitol Square. They were married on Oct. 27, 1956, celebrating their 62nd anniversary in 2018 prior to Carol’s passing in July 2019. Dancing remained central to their lives to the very end.
Bud worked as a system installer for Western Electric for 30 years. After retirement, he drove taxi for another 30 years. Nothing made him happier than driving and talking at the same time. It has been estimated that he drove for over two million miles during his lifetime.
Bud was also an enthusiastic card player, known as an inveterate table talker. Bud and Carol had a wonderful network of friends, including those who belonged to the card club – an institution that lasted for over 50 years.
Bud is survived by his daughter, Diane (Brian) Murphy; three sons, Brad (Heidi) Riddiough, Allen (Beth) Riddiough and Tim (Jessica) Riddiough; eight grandchildren, Nicholas, Matthew, Kaleigh, Zachery, Max, Anna, Claire and Rachel; his brother, William; and three sisters, Doris, Eileen and Betty. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol; parents; and three sisters, Winifred, Una and Lois.
Private family services were held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Bud's name to Agrace HospiceCare. The family wishes to thank the staff of Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support during those final four months of his life. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Lorna Selleck
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My sincere sympathy to all of the family. I only knew Bud for a short time, but I really enjoyed him, we had many pleasant conversations. I was honored when he would compliment me on cleaning his condo, because everything had to be done just so. He will be missed by many. Lorna Selleck
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Jim Bates
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Our deepest sympathy to Bud's family. Carol and Bud were one of the very first people we met, before we moved in. Way back, March of 2010.
What caring people they both were. Bud will be missed
He and Carol are for sure dancing in Heaven.
Gee Gee and Jim Bates
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Cindy Burdick
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Uncle Bud was very loving and caring man. Losing him (and Aunt Carol in July) is heartbreaking. Easter Sunday's will never be the same without his traditional afternoon dice game and Aunt Carol's DELICIOUS potato salad. (Although she told me what her 2 secret ingredients were.) Even though you are gone, you will always be LOVED!!! My heart goes out to my cousins!
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Ross Zanto
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I was Bud’s barber for many years at Sherman Plaza Barber’s on the Northside. It was a joy to have Bud as a customer with his upbeat personality and ever ready smile. Before Carol passed, we would run into them at Perkins and always had a nice visit. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all of the family.
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Stephen Levake
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My deepest condolences to my cousins Tim, Diane, Allen, and Brad on the loss of your Dad. He was always so kind to our family and I always enjoyed his stories. May he rest in peace.
Steve