Bonnie (Tappan) Weldon let us know that Karl Moscrip’s father Bud Moscrip passed away recently. Karl Moscrip has given us permission to post his obituary as a tribute to his life. Please remember Karl and his family in whatever way is right for you.
Bud was born Jan. 22, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Walter and Margret (Knoebel) Moscrip. At the age of 10, he started working at his father’s bicycle shop, Hall’s Bicycle. Bud graduated from Wilson High School in 1946. He joined the Army in 1947 and served during the Korean conflict. Bud returned home and served in the National Guard. In 1950, he was called again to active duty with the 3657 Ordinance Co. to Fort Rucker and then Germany.
In 1952, he returned home to work at the bicycle shop until 1961, when he bought the business from his father. Shortly thereafter, he hired Ronnie Christian and they worked together until Bud’s retirement in 1993.
He married Mary Panagos in Cedar Rapids on Jan. 7, 1983. Bud had a love for bicycling and collecting vintage bikes. In 1994 and 1996, he rode from San Diego, Calif., to St. Augustine, Fla. He also enjoyed traveling, especially to their home in Merida, Mexico. Walter touched the lives of many people with his stories and generosity. Walter never met a person who didn’t ultimately become his friend.
Bud is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Karl (Kathy) Moscrip and Kim Moscrip, and their mother, Kathrin; daughters, Diann (Father Constantine) Terss and Aleka (Mitch) Turner; grandchildren, Kate, Kyle, Antonio, Maria, Kassiani, Amber and Jacob; and great-granddaughter, Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Barbara; and son, Walter.
Please share a memory of Bud at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.