Gareld "Bud" Armentrout

July 23, 1937 - July 18, 2020

Gareld “Bud” Armentrout, age 82 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the North Woods Nursing Home of Farwell, MI. On July 23, 1937, Bud was born the son of William “Russell” and Ima “Jean” (Dunkle) Armentrout in Clare, MI, his lifelong home. He was united in marriage to Vonnita “Nita” Bauer in Saginaw, MI. on January 30, 1964, and the couple enjoyed just over fifty-one years of marriage together until the time of Nita’s passing in May of 2015. Bud proudly served as a member of the U.S. Army’s 27th Infantry from 1961 to 1963, and he was a 30-year employee and operator for Dow Chemical Company during his working years. Between his shifts at Dow, Bud could usually be found tending to his family operated dairy farm. Those that knew Bud well knew his love for God and his church. He loved hunting and fishing, whether in Clare or at his cabin in the U.P. As he got older he loved spending time visiting with friends and family in person or on the phone. He was known for his big, infectious smile. Bud is survived by his children Julie (Lloyd) Medford of Clare, Daniel (Ronna) Armentrout of Merrill, David (Karen) Armentrout of Ionia, Darell Armentrout of Mt. Pleasant, and Lindsey Langmaid of Waterford, as well as his seven grandchildren. Bud was preceded in death by his wife Nita, his parents Russell and Jean Armentrout, and his sisters JoAnn Calkins and Glenda Armentrout, who was his twin. A funeral service in honor of Bud will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Arthur Township Cemetery with Pastor Jereme Bear officiating. Friends may visit Bud’s family at the Clare Chapel of the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and at the Arthur Township Cemetery (located at 2500 S. Athey Ave., Clare, MI. 48617) on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Memorial contributions in honor of Bud may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Current Michigan Covid-19 guidelines set by the Governor will be observed. For those unable to attend, online condolences may be shared with the Armentrout family at www.stephenson-wyman.com