Friday, September 18, 2009

Seeking Old Friends on Budd Company Blogs

From Michelle Eldridge

Hi Paul,

I stumbled across your blog while googling someone from Budd. I have gone through a few jobs since Budd, and they have all enhanced my knowledge of the auto industry and lintroduced me into a new career path in Purchasing.

I am now on contract at DTE Energy. There are a few other Buddsters here as well. This site brought back memories of friends that I had not thought of in a long time. We were really lucky back then to work in that environment. I miss my old lunch & bookclub buddies, Nancy Rough & Patricia Bernardi.

Anyone can reach me at meteldridge@juno.com or I'm on facebook.
Michelle Eldridge
Sr. BuyerDTE Energy/ Gas Supply Chain Management
Phone: (313) 235-3817
Fax: (313) 235-3255

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Kim (Kuhfeldt) Gunn Dies

She had a most charming smile and whenever you needed something done in the Shared Service Center (SSC), you could rely on Kim Kuhfeldt-Gunn.

Kim passed away September 12.

Following are more details including funeral arrangements.

Kimberly Anne Kuhfeldt-Gunn
December 8th, 1976 - September 12th, 2009
Death Notice:
Kimberly Anne Kuhfeldt-Gunn, 32 years of age. A resident of Algonac , Michigan , passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009. Kimberly was born on December 8, 1976 to George and Mary Kuhfeldt of Chesterfield Township , Michigan . Kimberly was a 1995 graduate of the Anchor Bay School District . Kimberly was employed as an Accounts Payable Supervisor with Benteler Automotive of Auburn Hills , Michigan . Kimberly is remembered as an outgoing person with an energetic and fun loving spirit. Kimberly’s smile and sense of humor brightened the lives of everyone she touched. In her short time, she was known to be an honor student, a hard working business professional, a kind and loving mother to her children; the late Neal Ernest, Sara Nicole (10 yrs.) and Devin Walker (3 yrs.) and a wonderful aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. Kimberly is survived by her children Sara and Devin Gunn; parents, Mary Kuhfeldt of Eastpointe, MI and George Kuhfeldt of Haines City, FL; brothers Brian (Sandra) of Algonac, MI, Jeffrey of Rockwood, TN & James of Lake Wales, FL and sister Kelly of Detroit, MI.
Visitations:
11:00AM to 1:00PM on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 at Wasik Funeral Home-Warren Chapel (map/driving directions)
4:00PM to 7:00PM on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 at Wasik Funeral Home-Warren Chapel (map/driving directions)

Services:
6:00PM at Wasik Funeral Home-Warren Chapel on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 (map/driving directions)

Budd Company Retiree To Throw Out First Pitch at Tigers Game Sept 16

This post was submitted by Don Ruedisueli

Attention Budd/Tiger fans!

On Wednesday, September 16, 2009, the Detroit Tigers will be honoring all Detroit World War II veterans at Comerica Park. In a special pre-game ceremony, a local WW-II veteran will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

The individual chosen is none other than Detroit Plant retiree Marvin Wesch, an 82-year old Army veteran and still an active softball player in Warren. This past year Marvin played on teams in an age 55 and over league twice a week as well as an age 70 and over league twice a week.

With additional pickup games on Fridays and Sundays, Marvin has played well over 100 softball games this year alone. What an accomplishment!

Marvin was selected to throw out the ceremonial pitch last Thursday during a special ceremony at Hamlich Park in Warren following a semi-final game in the 70 and over post-season tournament. This event was orchestrated by local film producer Keith Famie who is producing a documentary on the contributions to the war effort by Detroit industries and our local servicemen. It was attended by none other than Al Kaline himself. This is a must see documentary and info regarding it can be viewed at the following website: http://www.detroitgreatestgeneration.com/

Thank you, Marv, for your service to this country and for your loyalty and contribution to The Budd Company! You rock Marv! Throw a strike for us!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

MIke Donofrio Reigns in City of Allen Park

Mike Donofrio, who worked at Budd's Corporate Offices in computer systems, is now the Economic Development Director for the City of Allen Park.

Would you like to edit Budd Company Blogs??

If you have a passion for the tradition and culture of The Budd Company, there's a future for you.

Budd Company Blogs needs a few editors to post information on our company's past.

You don't have to be a good writer as evidenced by the current editor. Just someone with a sincere interest.

The pay is zilch, but the enjoyment of keeping the Budd legacy alive is a reward in itself.

If you are interested, please email Paul Flancbaum at go2paulf@gmail.com

I will provide the details.

Tom Davenport, First Budd Corporate Counsel, Dies

Tom Davenport passed away on August 19th at age 86.

He lived in Birmingham. Memorial service will be held at a later date.


He hired in as a Patent attorney and become Budd's first General Counsel.


He was an interesting man who played tennis, squash, golf and fencing. He also got into hot air ballooning and sailing.

Tom also had a great collection of box cameras and Lionel trains.