Harold William Wedding

Princeton - Harold William "Bud" Wedding, 91 of Princeton, IL. passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Bud was born in Lee County to the late Harold and Mary (Barnes) Wedding on August 15, 1932. Bud attended Douglas Elementary School in Princeton and graduated from Princeton High School Class of 1950. He married Ramona Hassler on July 13, 1952 at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church a.k.a Church on the Hill, east of Princeton. He worked several jobs while attending high school. Shortly after graduating he was hired at Wild's Garage and later at Prince Warehouse in Princeton as a mechanic. Bud would eventually open his own automotive repair shop on East Peru Street, known as Weddings Repair Shop. He was known for his specialty in wheel alignment and brake service. He and his wife Ramona owned and operated the business together for 30 plus years. After his retirement, he planted a variety of apple trees on his property northwest of Princeton. Known as the Red Covered Bridge Orchard. He was an active member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in various capacities and served as financial secretary for 50 years. He was co-founder of Boy Scout Troop 63 and a Boy Scout Leader for over 50 years. He loved working with all the scouts and especially enjoyed the campouts. He could tell many stories of Klondike Derby's and summer and winter camping trips. Through the years, Bud had many special friendships which he held very close to his heart. His family loved him dearly and to those whom he met, they knew him to be a kind, honest and compassionate man. Survived by his wife of 71 years, Ramona Wedding of Princeton; five children, Debra (Bill) Young of Kincheloe, MI, Dixie (Larry) DeBord of Yorkville, IL, Wynn Wedding of Princeton, IL, Beverly Mercer Wedding of Tiskilwa, IL, and Michael (Pam) Wedding of Ludington, MI; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; two sisters Jeanette Wedding and Frances Lewis both of Princeton; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation will be held for Bud on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church also known as the Church on the Hill. Services to follow at 11:30 at the church, officiated by Pastor Bill Shields. Graveside services to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Boy Scout Troop 6368 or St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church. On line condolences may be directed to www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.

Harold William Wedding

September 15, 1932 - March 3, 2024