Benton "Bud" Carl Zander, 70, of Leonardtown, MD died August 1, 2008 at Civista Hospital in La Plata, MD

Born April 22, 1938 in Ohio, He was the son of the late William and Helen Zander.

Bud was a long time and respected employee at the NSWC Dahlgren, Electromagnetic and Sensor System Department and President of the AFGE, Local 2096. Outside of work he enjoyed playing darts, billiards, working on cars, fishing and hunting, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia L. (Hanson) Zander of Leonardtown; three children Amanda, William and Virginia Zander all of Leonardtown; and one grandchild, Sunny Haws. Bud is also survived by his sister Carolyn Fitzgerald of GA. Preceded in death by his brother William Zander.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary's City for a Memorial Services with the Rev. John A. Ball officiating. Interment will in the church cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Parish Building Fund, P.O. Box 207, St. Mary's City, MD 20686.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.