Albert "Bud" Neidel 98, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 at his home in St. Joseph.
He was born July 26, 1927 in Maryville, MO, son of Mae Neidel. On November 24, 1962, he married Nancy Greiner in Miami, OK. Bud devoted over 30 years as a Truck Driver, retiring from the Teamsters Local 460 and he worked with Consolidated Freightways. Bud started a family racing legacy, spending over 35 years racing himself, and the family is now into its 4th generation of racing. He devoted many years of his life at the track, and supporting those following his footsteps. If he wasn't at the track, he also enjoyed playing cards and working outdoors.
Bud was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Neidel, his wife, Nancy Kay Neidel, children, Donnie and Ronnie Neidel, Nancy Younger, Ronda Smith, brothers, Charles, Harry, and Glenn Neidel, sisters, Martha Rose Neidel, Ocie Weese, and Peggy Miller. Survivors include: children, JR (Carla) Neidel and Linda Neidel of St. Joseph, 12 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, including his many bonus grandchildren and great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and 1 great-great grandson.
Bud has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Friends of the Animal Shelter in St. Joseph or the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Memory of Bud Topper.
