Wayne Leroy (Bud) Plumb-75 died in his sleep July 21, 2011 at the Washington County Nursing Home in Akron, CO. Born July 13, 1936 on a farm 25 miles north of Flagler, CO to Lyle Leroy & Avis Elizabeth (Stoner) Plumb. He was one of seven children, older sisters Iva & Paul Scott of Yuma, Mary & Frank Sweet of Pasco WA, Glennis & Jim Trahern of Limon, Beth Ann (who died at birth) then along came Wayne, younger sister Zeta Deiser of Burlington and little bother Floyd who died at 15. At 10 the family moved to Flagler. As a freshman in high School he joined the Navy where he proudly served 4 years as a BT3 and got his GED.

Beloved Husband of Esther (Burgess) Plumb, loving father of Bobby Burgess Jr. (died 9-18-01) Wayne LeRoy Jr (Shawn), Windell (Red) and Wynn (Popeye) Richards, Annette Wilson of Woodland Park, Brenda (Wilson) & Aaron Krueger of Woodland Park, Melinda Plumb (died at 2 mo.) Darwin Plumb of Olney Spgs, CO. Grandfather of Annalise, Tammy & Kar Richards, Nathan, Ashley & Shayne Schultze and Teshia Plumb. Great grandfather of Landon and Destiny. Uncle to several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Wayne was a wonderful man with morals and values; he was a hard worker who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. After the Navy he worked as a mechanic at a gas station, King Soopers, General Iron Works in Denver, Aurora Lumber Yard, Convenience Store in C/S, a feedlot in Stratton, then retired after 15 years from the Audubon Park in Akron. Wayne made many friends throughout his life with his quick wit and zest for life. His true passions were working with his hands, making one of a kind items out of leather, wood, and metal, music whether it was dancing, listening or recording it and of course his wonderful jokes.

Preceded in death by his grandparents Wilbur & Dottie Plumb, parents Lyle & Avis Plumb, sister Beth Ann, brother Floyd, daughter Melinda and stepson Bobby.

There will be a gathering for family and friends at 11:00 am on Saturday July 30th, 2011 at the YW Electric building on Main Street in Akron. Bring a side dish or desert, and spend some time together.

Ashes to be buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO with a graveside memorial service Monday, August 1, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the family of Wayne Plumb. Brenner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.