Theodore George ‘‘Bud’’ Beichner

Bud Beichner of Sin-clairville, N.Y., at the great age of 89, passed away on Thursday Sept. 29, 2021, All of his surviving chil-dren were able to spend time with him and he was holding hands with his youngest daughter when he passed. She drove 10 hours to be with him on that day and it seems to us that he held on just long enough to say goodbye�- feels like a small miracle to his family.

Bud proudly served in the U.S. Navy and loved his country to the core.

Bud truly lived an extraordinary and colorful life over the years which included incredible feats of strength, an unmatched competitive spirit, a truly joyful, fun loving, and mischievous heart, a resiliency and strength cultivated by many challenging and difficult times in his life, catch phrases and folk songs/stories that have now been passed down three generations and a true generosity of spirit that will continue to live on through his surviving children: Barbara (Beichner) Hall, John Beichner, Tom Beichner, Kathy (Beichner) Walls, Jim Beichner, Melissa (Beichner) Anderson and Mike Beichner and his wife of 40 years Yolanda (Klark) Beichner. Bud has now been reunited in heaven with his deceased, and beautiful first wife, of 26 years, Barbara (Wixon) Beichner, and his four sons who preceded him in death: Robert, Michael, Joseph, and Richard.

Bud and Barbara were the parents of nine children resulting in 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. After Barb’s death, Bud married Yolanda Klark and their union created two additional Beichner children: Melissa and Mike. Three additional grandchildren from Bud and Yolanda’s marriage brings Bud’s total grandchildren to 25 and great-grandchildren to 29 with many more to come!

Many in Chautauqua County will remember Bud from the family owned and operated garbage disposal business he built in the 1970s and 80s. His business, Beichner Services, served the Chautauqua County area for over 20 years. He loved his business, and he loved his customers. “You’ll Love Our Service” was an early mantra (advertisement) for Beichner Services and he preached the adage, “the customers are always right,” to his sons who eventually joined him in running the family-owned business.

Bud was a larger-than-life character that lived life to the fullest and found joy even after the most difficult situations. He was brave and bold and always did things exactly the way he wanted. Like any true superhero or protagonist, Bud was a character right out of your favorite comic book. He had many internal battles between good and evil but thankfully the good was the victor in the end and he passed as a hero in his family’s eyes. He was loved, cherished, and idolized by his family and friends; not because he was perfect, but because he was imperfect. He was a real human being who fought the good fight and was unafraid to admit failure and ask for forgiveness when wrong. Bud had a huge heart, and he was well known for helping family, friends, and even people he barely knew through difficult times.

The Beichner household was open and inviting to all who entered, and on many occasions, friends lived at the house when they need-ed shelter, food, or just a safe place to be throughout the years. Thankfully, these characteristics of empathy, generosity, lending a help-ing hand to those in need, and forgiveness were instilled in all of Bud’s children and have now been passed down from his sons and daughters to their children and his grandchildren.

“Mighty proud to pump your paw partner,” and “thanks for being part of my day,” were just some of the many “Budism’s” that we will remember and cherish. He had a booming voice and infectious laugh that he used to his advantage while telling scary and out of this world stories to his children, grandchildren and their friends. For those who did not know Bud, we encourage you to watch the great movie “the Big Fish” as it very closely emulates his life. He was always bigger and bolder than this world could contain. He left his mark wherever he went.

As he struggled with the infection that ultimately took his life, it is easy for those closest to him to think it must have been a case of “Kryptonite Poisoning”. After all, how else could Superman perish? And to his family, he truly was our Superman.

Given the opportunity for one final meeting with Bud he would probably look at you square in the eye, smile, and say, “thanks for being part of my life.”

We will miss you very much. We loved you through the good and bad times, but most of all we appreciate what you did for all of us throughout our lives. You will always be “the Budman.” Rest in Peace and save some space in heaven for the rest of this giant, beautiful and often crazy family created by you, Barb and Yolanda. We love you, Dad.