Edwin Joseph Budin was born August 13, 1924, on the farm in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota, to Thomas and Bessie (Simon) Budin. He was baptized at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Vesili, confirmed at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lonsdale, and attended Wheatland Country School, IC School in Lonsdale and Northfield schools. After his education he farmed with his father on the farm in Greenvale Township that they had moved to in 1937. In May 1945, he joined the US Army - serving in Italy. Following his discharge he returned to the family farm which he purchased in 1948. He married Irene Malecha on September 27, 1949, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lonsdale and they farmed together until retiring in 1987.

Ed was a member of Annunciation Church for 60 years and was a trustee for over 20 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Workmen, the Lonsdale American Legion, and the Rice County Steam and Gas Engine Club. He was a life member of the Northfield VFW where for many years he served on the Honor Guard, a member and former director of the Cannon Valley Coop, and had been actively involved in 4-H with his children.

Ed was a true "Family Man". His family meant the world to him and he was always there for them. He was a farmer at heart and he enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Irene; 6 children: Charlotte and husband Mark Ribar of Eagan, Carol and husband Jerry Mohn of Webster, Bernard and wife Debbie of Northfield, Madonna of Northfield, Lynette of Burnsville, Christina and husband Buck Nelsen of Lakeville; 11 grandchildren: Aaron (Jennifer), Rebecca, Katherine and Andrew Zweber, Jason (Melissa) Mohn, Jennifer (Andy) Strean, Scott and Nathan (Kirsten) Budin, Rachel (Brian) Trnka, Anton and Danielle Nelsen; 9 great-grandchildren: Alex, Joseph, Sarah, Casey, Drake, Dylan, Brady, Carson, Kelsey; his sister-in-law, Kathleen Budin of Northfield; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 grandchildren in infancy, his brother Thomas, and his sister Helen Malecha.

Ed passed away with his wife and family by his side on Saturday evening, February 27, 2010, at the Northfield Hospital, at the age of 85.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10AM Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Church of the Annunciation in Hazelwood with Fr. Thomas Rayar officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be in Annunciation Church Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Aaron Zweber, Andrew Zweber, Jason Mohn, Scott Budin, Nathan Budin and Anton Nelsen. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield. Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday one hour prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.