Michael J. Budinetz, 71, of Treichlers, died Dec. 29, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital-Sacred Heart, Allentown. He was the husband of Debra (Newhard) for 43 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Jules and Anna (Boshko) Budinetz.

He was in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.

He was in computer sales most of his life, but was also a table games dealer at Sands Casino and a limo driver for A&A Limo before retirement.

He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Indianland, where he was a consistory member.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Wade; a daughter, Tara and her husband Terrence Field; four grandchildren, Lilly, Brennan, James and Jules; and a sister, Barbara Budinetz.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Rudolph and John.

There will be a visitation 10-11 a.m., followed by funeral services 11 a.m., Jan. 14 at the church, 787 Almond Road, Walnutport.

Contributions may be made to the church; or to the Maharishi International University, 1000 N. Fourth St., Fairfield, IA 52557 or at giving.miu.edu.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.