Burton “ Bud” Brakel, age 97, of Carrington, ND, formerly of Heaton, ND, died Monday September 10, 2012, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.

Burton H. Brakel was born on January 8, 1915, the son of Harry C. and Elizabeth (Jenkins) Brakel at Hurdsfield, ND. He was raised and attended rural school near Hurdsfield.

On December 9, 1937, Bud was united in marriage to Alta M. Lukenbach at Fessenden, ND. They moved to Lodi, CA. In 1940, they returned to ND to farm south of Hurdsfield, and in 1950, they moved to rural Heaton to farm.  Alta died October 29, 2002.

He was a member of Bowdon Church of God. Bud will be remembered for always helping those in need.

Bud is survived by one son, Marvin (Sharon) Brakel, Fargo, ND; one daughter, Jean Fossen, Fargo, ND; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; one sister, Catherine Bauer, Lodi, CA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alta; 3 brothers, Henry, Hyna, and John; and one sister, Mary Ann Tubbs.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 2:00PM

BURIAL: Heaton Cemetery, Heaton, ND