Buddy Giebel

Buddy E. Giebel, 82 years, a lifelong resident of Monroe, MI went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Toledo Hospital in Toledo, OH. Born March 20, 1930 in Monroe, MI, Bud was the son of the late Ernest and Helen (Saylor) Giebel. Bud attended school in Monroe and was a 1948 graduate of Monroe High School. A few years after graduation, Bud entered the United States Air Force and served his country honorably and proudly from December 29, 1950 to December 8, 1954. For his service to country, Bud received the Korean Service Medal, The United Nations Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. On September 7, 1967 Bud married his beloved wife, the former Verdell M. Heiden, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Ida, MI. Bud worked as a package design engineer in the paper industry, working for River Raisin Paper Company, Union Camp, and International Paper Company. He retired after 60 years of service. After retirement, Bud traveled around the world as a packaging design engineer consultant to various companies. Bud also served on the board of directors of Pump Engineering and eScapes, a television network, both based in Monroe, MI. Bud was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Ida, MI, Monroe Senior Citizens and was a former member of the Monroe Golf and Country Club. Bud won a national contest for his design of The Strawberry Shortcake Doll House. Bud is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Verdell, a loving son, Kurt E. (Faith) Giebel of Roswell, GA, a cherished grandson, Shiver Giebel, a brother, Robert (Dorothy) Giebel of Monroe, a sister in law, Velda Heiden, a niece, Tamara (Steve) Harrison and a nephew, Robert (Connie) Giebel. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 12 – 7 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., in Monroe. On Monday, January 28, 2013 he will lie in state at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Ida, MI from 10:00 AM until funeral services celebrating his life at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Ted Kerr, III, pastor of the church will officiate. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.