Daniel Ernest Budinger, age 85, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at The Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center. He was born in New York City on March 10, 1934 to the late John and Mary Alice Budinger. Daniel was a graduate of Northwestern University. A proud U.S. Army Veteran. He was a longtime resident of Arlington Heights, IL. He was a lover of music, especially musicals and opera. Out of all of his interests, his family was the most important part of his life. Preceding him in death was his wife of 41 years, Janice; brothers, John "Bud" and David Budinger. Survived by children, Linda Lewis, Dan (Connie) Budinger, Anne (Tom) Dea, and Thomas Budinger; grandchildren, Stephen (Annie), Mandy (Jason), Jennie (Matt), Dan (Yuki), Pete (Ciara), Daniel, Chase, Matt, Kay, and Jessica; great grandchildren, Lindsey, Joey, Michael, Jimmy and Tommy; brother, Richard (Gay) Budinger; sister-in-law, Mary Budinger; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Out Mother of Sorrows Chapel within St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 S. High St. in Lockbourne, OH 43137. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions be made to the Central Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. We pass through this life just once, as Dan would have asked daily, "What have you done today to make the world a better place in which to live?" Cemetery Details Saint Joseph Cemetery 6440 South High Street Lockbourne, OH 43137 Loading map Previous Events Funeral Mass SEP 7. 10:00 AM (ET) Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel St. Joseph Cemetery 6440 S. High Street Lockbourne, OH 43137 Loading map