Walter C. "Bud" Simciak, Jr. Age 78 of Melbourne passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his residence with his wife at his side.

Bud was born in Gary, Indiana on November 15, 1943 to Walter C. and Berneice (Piaka) Simciak, Sr. He graduated Lew Wallace High School in1961 and received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1966.

From a young age Bud knew he wanted to work in radio communications. His first job was working on communication systems for the Gemini and Apollo space programs. He worked at various electronic companies, receiving three patents for his work.  He retired from the RF Comm South Division of Harris Corporation.

Bud was an avid Amateur Radio operator (W4HXP) and a member of the HIARC, Harris Amateur Radio Club. Every year he looked forward to the Field Day competition in June. Other pursuits included travel, dining, good wine and the company of friends.   Binge watching war movies on Memorial Day brought memories of the time he spent in the Civil Air Patrol.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jolann (Joey). Children: son, W. Charles; daughter, Linda (JD) Harrison; grandchildren: Jonathan(Jake), Ian and Lauren Harrison and sister, Karen McDonald.

At rest, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. Private services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.

Anyone wishing to send the family a message or share a story is asked to visit Bud's memorial page at www.davisseawindsfh.com

A Celebration of Bud's Life Come & Go Tuesday, March 15, 2022 4:30pm - 7:30 pm.

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront, 3003 N A1A, Melbourne, FL.

Bud spent his life doing what he loved, working in the field of Electronics. Over the years, his co-workers became his friends. Join us as we remember him with a toast or two… We'll celebrate his life the way he would have wanted.