Millard "Bud" Edward Berry Jr., 68 of Swisher, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in his home.  Celebration of life services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.   Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City, where full military rites will be conducted by the Iowa Honor Guard.   Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids.

Bud was born October 22, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Millard and Ruth Marie (Watters) Berry.  He served in the United States Navy as well as in the Iowa Army National Guard.  Bud was united in marriage to Randine Loftsgard.  To this union two sons were born, James and Daniel Berry.  They were later divorced.   Bud was then united in marriage to Teresa Richards on November 3, 1984 in Cedar Rapids.  To this union one son Nicholas Berry was born.   Bud worked as a machinist at FMC Linkbelt Speeder and Goss for many years.  He was the owner and operator of Berry Trucking.    He enjoyed car racing, where he raced a 1970 Ford Torino Cobra at many area tracks.  Bud loved being outside, playing cards and euchre with his many friends as well as the time spent with his family.   Bud was a member of the Keystone American Legion.

Bud is survived by his wife of over 31 years Teresa; his sons James Berry, Daniel Berry and Nicholas (Marla) Berry all of Cedar Rapids; his cherished grandson Walter Berry; his siblings Clarence "Buck" Berry, David (Norma) Berry, and Leanna Burkhart; his sister-in-law JoAnn Berry; as well as his nieces and nephews.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Berry, and a brother-in-law Allen Burkhart.

Memorials may be directed to the family.