BERNARD ‘BUD’ LEROY ARP

BERNARD ‘BUD’ LEROY ARP
Oct. 16, 1935–Oct. 30, 2020
Bernard “Bud” Arp, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, at
Weston County Manor in Newcastle, Wyo.
Born to Anton and Catharine (Carstensen) Arp on Oct. 16, 1935, he was the youngest of three children. Bud was born and raised on the family dairy farm just south of Lakefield, Minn. Bud grew up milking cows by hand, raising pigs, chickens, and corn. A team of horses and a team of mules (Jake and Jenny) provided the power for farming for many of the first years until after World War II.
He graduated in the class of 1953 from Spirit Lake Iowa High School. Shortly afterward he joined the Army with basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. By the time he finished with training, the Korean War was winding down and he never saw combat. After two years in the Army he came back to the farm to help his parents.
One of his favorite memories was his father’s purchase of a new 1955 Chrysler Imperial with a 354 Hemi engine. He always said, “Boy that was fun to drive!” That kicked off a love affair with cars until he found another love. November 1965 he married Patricia Wheeler. To this union three children were born, Michael, Wendy, and Tina.
The farm fell on hard times in the late 1970s and also the marriage. They divorced in 1981, sold the farm, and moved to Wyoming. Bud worked in the oil field for the next 15 years. In 1994 he married Nancy Stanton. They enjoyed retirement together doing woodworking and photography.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Marvin; sister, LaVonne; stepson, Kevin Stanton; and wife, Nancy.
He is survived by his son, Michael (Kelly) of Newcastle; daughters, Wendy Morris of Newcastle and Tina (Devon) Williams of Brookings, Ore.; stepdaughter, Tammy (Kent) Elliott of Newcastle; stepson, Elvin (Candi) Stanton of Newcastle; and stepson, Greg (Robyn) Stanton of Newcastle. He is also survived by granddaughters, Ashley (Brett) Reed of Newcastle, and Alyssa (Nik) Tupa of Newcastle; grandsons, Tye Morris of Elko, Nev., Brandon Morris of Upton, Ethan Williams of Brookings, Levi Williams of Brookings, and Zach (Rachel) Williams of Brookings; as well as numerous step- grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
There will be a service at a later date. In honor of his memory you can send a card and send a story about Bud to the family at 61 Daniel Dr., Newcastle, WY 82701.