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Louie “Bud” Karel Jr.

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Birth	:	17 Feb 1922 Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 Jan 2016 Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Czech National Cemetery, Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2118988, -99.4636002
Plot	:	Sec 4, Block 15, Lot 1, Grave 2
Inscription	:	AMM2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II
Description	:	Louie (Bud) Karel Jr. was born at home on a farm south of Gregory on February 17, 1922 to Louie Sr. and Flora (Bruns) Karel. Bud attended first and second grade at the Carlson School, grades three thru six at the Saathoff School, and Jack School in grades seven and eight. He went to Colome High School and graduated in 1941. He assisted his parents on the family farm during these years. Bud entered National Youth Association Welding School in Sioux Falls for an 8 week program in 1942. He then moved and became a welder at Seattle Tacoma Shipyard working... Read More	Louie (Bud) Karel Jr. was born at home on a farm south of Gregory on February 17, 1922 to Louie Sr. and Flora (Bruns) Karel. Bud attended first and second grade at the Carlson School, grades three thru six at the Saathoff School, and Jack School in grades seven and eight. He went to Colome High School and graduated in 1941. He assisted his parents on the family farm during these years. Bud entered National Youth Association Welding School in Sioux Falls for an 8 week program in 1942. He then moved and became a welder at Seattle Tacoma Shipyard working on destroyers until 1943. His friends Russ Shirie and Virgil Aden went with him. Bud enlisted in the US Navy on July 23, 1943. His honoree activity was commando North Pacific in 1943-44, Aviation Mechanics Carrier in 1944-45, and Planes AM2/C. Bud served with combat troops as an Honor Man due to his marksmanship. He was part of the Marines where he did his training at Alamedco, CA. Bud served in the Marshall Islands, Roi-Namier, and Gilbert Islands. He recalls servicing the Enola Gay—not even knowing it was loaded with an atomic bomb. Bud was honorably discharged on February 4, 1946. Bud returned to the farm and farmed with T.J. Brewer. He bought a DC Case tractor, a corn sheller, and a thrashing machine. In 1947 Bud batched with Harold Elliott on Powell land south of the farm. In 1948 Bud and Harold moved to the Holger Cassling place—now the Krizan place. In 1948 Bud and a friend, Joey Papousek, brought a load of cattle to the stockyards in Sioux City. This is where Bud became acquainted with Ardyth Warnkvist. Later that summer on July 4th they attended a street dance in Gregory. At Christmas time the young man gave her a diamond ring and they were married on February 7, 1949 at Elkpoint, SD by the Justice of the Peace. Virgil and Rose Aden were their attendants with Harlan Warnkvist driving the car. Bud and Ardyth made their first home on the Holger Cassling place three miles west and two miles north of Dallas. They began farming together and in the spring of 1950 they had an opportunity to move onto the Ben Doering homestead west of them. They soon bought this farm and it became home for their entire lives. On the home farm they raised three children, Gary, Sandy, and Jim. They were good neighbors and had many good times playing cards. The yearly mountain oyster feed was a neighborhood highlight. Bud loved all sports whether following his boys in high school sports or watching the Vikings. He enjoyed hunting deer and pheasants and after WWII he and his war buddies would make an annual event hunting together. It was just a good reason to get together and tell stories. Bud had a big heart for animals especially dogs and had several great cattle dogs through the years. Bud would train the dogs to watch an open gate or to round up the cows in a pasture. Bud could be seen with his dogs on the four-wheeler or in the 1974 Green Machine his pride and joy. Bud served as clerk of Irwin School District #23 from 1949-68. He served on the Rosebud Farmers Union Board of Directors from 1969 to 1987. He served on the Irwin Township Board for several years and was a member of the Colome Legion for 69 years. Bud was a loving family man. He treasured the times that he could spend with his grandchildren. Bud passed away on January 21, 2016, with his three children by his side, at Avera Gregory Healthcare center at the age of 93 years. Bud was preceded in death by his wife Ardyth, his parents, and one granddaughter. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home

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Where is Louie “Bud” Karel Jr.'s memorial?
Louie “Bud” Karel Jr.'s memorial is located at: Czech National Cemetery, Gregory, Gregory County, USA.
When did Louie “Bud” Karel Jr. death?
Louie “Bud” Karel Jr. death on 21 Jan 2016 in Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Louie “Bud” Karel Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 43.2118988
Longitude: -99.4636002

Family Members:

Parent

Louie Karel Sr.

(1890 - 1988)

Flora Bruns Karel

(1898 - 1972)

Spouse

Ardyth Darlene Warnkvist Karel

(1930 - 2010)

Siblings

Edna Karel Brewer

(1919 - 2016)

Frieda Mae Karel Stritecky

(1929 - 2016)

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