Paul Frederick "Buster" Bodfield

Buster Bodfield, 60, of Upland, Nebraska, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the VA Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born July 22, 1950, at Gothenburg, Nebraska to Paul and Audrey (Wilcox) Bodfield. Following school, Buster served his Country in the Vietnam War from April 18, 1968, through January 19, 1971. As a U.S. Marine, Buster served two tours in South Vietnam. He was wounded twice and awarded the Purple Heart for both actions. After leaving the Marines, Buster joined the U.S. Army for one enlistment. He was honorably discharged from both services. Buster received numerous other achievement and service awards, including the United States Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor Device and two Purple Hearts. Upon his return from the service Buster was united in marriage to Linda Lundock on June 24, 1972, at Sterling, Colorado. Two sons were blessed to this marriage; Jamie and Rob. They returned to Lexington in 1975. Buster worked for Cadwell Construction and Orthman Manufacturing. He did carpentry work his entire life and was skilled with his hands. Later in life he worked as a bouncer at the Blue Lounge in Lexington, some of his fondest memories and friendships were made during this time. Buster was then united in marriage to Brenda Rapp on August 22, 1997, at Lexington, Nebraska. They moved to Minden, Nebraska shortly thereafter. In Minden he was employed by Wardcraft Homes, again making use of his carpentry skills. He welcomed Brenda’s two children; Jennifer and Richie Workman. Buster’s family was the core of who he was. He was active in his children’s activities and enjoyed nothing more than watching them race motocross, play football and wrestle. He also loved to coach their ball teams. He enjoyed fishing, especially taking his grandson; hunting, target practice, but most especially, spending time with all the family together. Family was his life and he never turned down an invitation to be together. He was a member of the American Legion and the NRA. Survivors include his wife; Brenda Bodfield of Upland, Nebraska Two sons: Jamie and wife Amy Bodfield of Lincoln, Nebraska Richie Workman of Chadron, Nebraska One daughter: Jennifer Workman of Fort Collins, Colorado Stepfather: Dan Peppler of Cozad, Nebraska Two sisters: Audra and husband Bruce Anderson of Lexington, Nebraska Deannie and husband Justin Hudson of Holdrege, Nebraska Five grandchildren: Evan, Ethan, Riley, Kaden and Brooklyn. Mother-in-law: Winona Barker of Cambridge, Nebraska as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Buster was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Rob; two brothers, Mike and Rob and one nephew, Blue. The Family has honored Buster’s wishes that his body be cremated. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at Lexington Christian Church with Pastor Kyron C. BeDunnah officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Disabled American Veterans. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.