Albert “Bud” Zappa, 90, of Laramie, passed away July 5, 2019.
Albert Anthony was born March 27, 1929 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Louis and Lucy (Ricci) Zappa. He was drafted into the Army in 1951 and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict.
Bud married Phyllis Whiting on June 19, 1954 in Cumberland. There they farmed, worked at Stokely-Van Camp, 3M, raised four children and cared for many foster children. They bought the Comstock Bar in 1972, where they remained until they gathered the family and moved to Laramie in 1979. Here Bud most notably worked several years at Cathedral Home for Children and was involved in the launch and growth of the home’s equine program, becoming a mentor to many aspiring cowgirls and cowboys. After that he worked several odd jobs and then cared for “Phyl” until her death in 2016.
Bud is survived by his children Sue, Rick, Gary (Darcy) and Cindy (Gene Olson); grandchildren Josh (Dayna), Sara, Scott (Kelsey), Dustin; great-grandchildren Charli, Tyler, Casey, Camryn, Tristan and Jaelynn. He is also survived by sisters Lucille and Elaine and brother Clarence (MaryAnn), many well-loved nieces and nephews, and special close in-laws and friends.
Bud was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, three angel babies, his parents, sisters Agnes, Rose, Minnie, Anna; brothers Jim, Mike, Louis Jr. and Fred.
Rosary will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church. Funeral Liturgy will follow at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Fr. James Schumacher as celebrant. Inurnment for Bud and Phyl will be held later in Cumberland, Wisconsin.
Memorial contributions may be made in Albert Zappa’s name to a horse program of your choice. Bud’s favorites were Cathedral Home for Children and the ARK Regional Services Equestrian Center.
Rick, Gary, Sue and Cindy, I am very sorry about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With sympathy, Elaine Force
Dear Uncle Bud and Auntie Phyl. Thank you for your friendship, hospitality, insight. You came all the way from Laramie to Fort Defiance AZ when I was so overwhelmed! You know I love you. Auntie Phyl, you would just laugh when you found out I was sending a message to you via cyberspace. You'd say something like "oh, oh, that's our Marilee". We laughed and cried in the garage, spoke of your recipes, life, family, burdens and joys.
Sue, Ricky, Gary, and Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. We have many shared memories with all of you, please keep them all in your hearts as you endure this heart-breaking time. Know that there are many loving thoughts and prayers for you, your families, and all of Bud's family. May you find the peace and comfort to guide you through the upcoming days. With love, Betsy Adcock
Sue, Ricky, Gary, and Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. We have many shared memories with all of you, please keep them all in your hearts as you endure this heart-breaking time. Know that there are many loving thoughts and prayers for you, your families, and all of Bud's family. May you find the peace and comfort to guide you through the upcoming days. With love, Betsy Adcock
so so sorry. prayers are with his family many memories to help you thro the hard times ahead. love you all what a beautiful page guys. xo So glad Uncle Lynn and Aunt Sherry were with you. Makes me feel not quite so guilty. love you all.
I am happy that you worded this so well, Auntie Helen. Even happier to know Aunt Sherry and Uncle Lynn got there to be with Bud. Sibling and kin are so very soecial.