Beryl Franklin (Bud) Brant, was born May 12, 1923 in Cozad, NE, the son of Willie & Rose (Shadduck) Brant. He passed away on June 22, 2016 at his home in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of 93.

Bud spent his youth on a farm near Republic, KS and graduated from high school in Republic. He served two tours in the US Army, first enlisting in 1942, serving in WW II where he received the Bronze Star for Valor. He was honorably discharged in 1952.

In 1951, Bud met Florence Holen & the couple were united in marriage on Dec. 23, 1951. After being discharged they moved to Phillipsburg where he worked at the COOP refinery. In 1954, Bud purchased the Standard filling station. He then opened Bud’s Bay, a service station and repair shop. He also sold used cars there.

While in business at Bud’s Bay, he became interested in collecting & restoring vintage cars. Several of them were sold to museums including one at Minden, NE and one in Las Vegas, NV. In later years, he sold the car sales building but continued his radiator repair with Matteson Motors. Bud always had a great love for animals and had several dogs & cats at various times. His love for flowers and vegetables resulted in accolades for his beautiful gardens. He was a member of the Elks Club, the American Legion & the VFW.

His hobbies included fishing and metal detecting for coins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Florence on August 12, 1995. Survivors include his stepson, Ralph Holen of Laramie, WY; his sister, Lola Kline of Logan, KS; nephew Bill Kline & niece Jean Bruning of Phillipsburg; niece, Roxie Walbridge; step grandchildren, Amber Holen of Laramie & Wade Holen of Papillion, NE.

Graveside services will be held Monday, June 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

The casket will be closed. Friends may sign the book from 12:00 to 9:00 Sat. & Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.