Wilbur ‘Bud’ Nein OBITUARY

Wilbur ‘Bud’ Nein OBITUARY

Wilbur Frank ‘Bud’ Nein of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on July 30, 1935, in Reading, Pennsylvania where he grew up with his 6 older brothers and sisters, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Elizabeth, Esther Viola Hessler, Margaret ‘Peggy’ Ellen Lehman, Robert ‘Bob’ Kenneth, Betty Jane Gromis, and Richard Alan, that all preceded him in passing. He was the last of that family generation. He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Gayl Georgia Tebbe Nein, and his parents Robert Lorah Nein and Emma Viola Fischer Nein. He is survived by his sons, Brett (Beth) and Scott (Debbie), his grandchildren, Meredith, Jordan, CJ, and Meggan, and his great-granddaughter Addy. He is also survived by his loved companion for almost 30 years after his wife’s death, Lorraine ‘Cookie’ McMahon, and her children who became a second family to him. He graduated from Reading High School, served in the US Army (1953-1956) in South Korea and attended Penn State before training as a Master Plumber. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local #719 teaching apprentice plumbers for many years. He loved boating and fishing, and enjoyed years of US travel including many adventures in the Florida Keys.

A future celebration of his life is being planned for early 2026 in South Florida. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to Wounded Warrior Project and/or the Alzheimer’s Association.