Vernon Eugene “Bud” Dodge, 94, passed peacefully in the evening hours of June 21, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by his grandchildren.
Bud was born September 12, 1926 in Kenmare, ND to David and Rebecca (Dagg) Dodge. As a boy he lived in rural Kenmare where he helped on his family’s farm. He later married the love of his life, Harriet Julia Dodge, on May 25, 1947 in Plentywood, MT. They lived inseparable for over 64 years until her passing on December 21, 2011. Together they had three children, Virginia (Jean), Elaine, and Eugene (Butch).
In his adult life, he worked for the Highway Department, among other places, and would often talk about the days when he had to shovel snow drifts taller than the plows during the North Dakota storms. He will be fondly remembered for his great stories reminiscing about the good ol’ days and infectious bright smile. He enjoyed fishing, watching old western shows and above all being with his family. He was a kind and giving man that was loved dearly and will be missed by many.
In death, Bud met his parents; wife: Harriet; children: Virginia (Jean) Woodbeck, Elaine Dodge, and Eugene (Butch) Dodge; sisters: Ellen Beyer, Shirley Damon, Evelyn Boyer, and Esther Knudson; brothers: Finley Dodge and Roy Dodge.
Bud is survived by his brother: David (Sonny) Dodge; daughter-in-law: Pat Dodge; grandchildren: Dawn Pederson (Don Sheehan), Donna Christianson (Daryn) Darrell Emmel, Jerome Hinds (Monica), Jodi Greig, Jackie Grier (Randy), Toni Dodge (Chris Wallem), Bobbi Larson (Rick); 17 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

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