Darold Eugene Huene

There once was a man named Bud. He lived his whole life in Centralia, Illinois and on Sunday, April 19, 2020, he peacefully left this earth riding his Harley to Heaven to meet his Lord and Savior. On September 6, 1935, Leo August Huene and Henrietta (Stein) Huene gave birth to a handsome baby boy, Darold E. “Bud” Huene. Later in life, Bud met the love his life named Beverely Sue Trainor and on September 6, 1964 they tied the knot and had 55 blissful years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Sue Huene of Centralia, Bud’s legacy and good looks are left to a daughter, Beverly Mansker and husband Pat of Centralia, his son: Darold Huene and wife Trina of Centralia, his step son: Mike Sutherland and wife Judy of Centralia, a son-in-law: Roy King of Murphysboro; his granddaughters: Gail Reynolds and Abu Abulfathi of Centralia, Kathy McClain and husband Jeremy of Centralia, Kelsey Hill and husband Sedrick of Centralia, and Amanda Ponyi and husband Floyd of Centralia, his grandsons: Doug Mansker and wife Veronica of Bartelso, Kaedyn Huene of Centralia, Tristan Huene of Centralia, and John Paul Sutherland and Ashleigh of Centralia; his great-grandchildren: Angel Reynolds, Reanna Reynolds, Taahirah “T.T.” Abulfathi, Elle Jo McClain, Chandler Mansker, and Maggie Ponyi; a sister: Bertha Huene of Centralia, several cousins and all of his unforgettable friends. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, a son: Darold R. “Butch” Queen, a daughter: Donna Jo (Guthrie) King, a son-in-law: Richard A. Guthrie, a sister: Alice Terry, and a brother-in-law: Kenny Terry. After grade school he started his life riding his bicycle delivering newspapers for the Centralia Sentinel and he also worked at Dairy Queen here in Centralia. Bud saved his money while he was delivering newspapers and when he bought his first Harley and he paid for it with a bag full of dimes. One day he was visiting Jasper Motorcycle Shop to get parts and they noticed what an excellent job he had done with his Harley and they offered him a job. While working at Jasper’s, he was drafted by the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He served in Germany for 2 years of the Company A 3rd Quartermaster Battalion 3rd Armored Division, PFC as a truck driver. He received decorations of Good Conduct, Motor Vehicle Drivers Badge, and Sharpshooter’s Badge (Rifle). After returning home from his service he was notified by Jasper’s that his job was still there for him to return to. Bud also worked as a machinist at Lincoln Auto and he obtained a job at Graphic Packaging with help from his son-in-law, Richard Guthrie. He later retired from Graphic Packaging. If anyone would visit Hillcrest Memorial Park around Memorial Day, they would find Bud honoring his fellow Veterans by placing a flag on their grave and also looking for the placement of the flags in the Garden of Honor. Bud volunteered hours upon hours of his time for Hillcrest Memorial Park and Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home by making thousands of ornaments for the families of those who had lost their loved ones. Bud loved working on Motorcycles, riding, and racing in his younger years. He enjoyed AVEGIS Bowling and playing horseshoes. He was a lifetime member of AMVETS Post 101, a former member of the Centralia Moose Lodge, Centralia Elks, Centralia Motorcycle Club and ABATE. Bud was a member of the First Baptist Church in Centralia, where he served as a Deacon. Bud enjoyed talking and joking with everyone and he never knew a stranger. No matter where he was, he would always be drinking a Dr. Pepper. He loved his family and kids, but most of all he loved his wife, Sue. He will be missed by all. One of Bud’s famous lines, “See you later alligator, after while crocodile” and “I love you all!” A Private Family Service will be held at a later date with burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Per Bud’s wishes, the Last Ride Motorcycle Hearse will honorably provide him with his last ride to his final resting place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Family and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Huene Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Darold Eugene Huene

September 6, 1935 - April 19, 2020