Wilgert "Buddy" "WA" Lindgren

Wilgert "Buddy" Aubrey Lindgren, 85, resident of Fred, TX, and childhood resident of Manor, TX, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Gilbert’s Assisted Living in Beaumont, TX. He graduated from Manor High School and later served in the United States Army Reserves. He was a retired welder from Bethlehem Steel and Trinity Industries. He loved spending time on the tractor, tending to his animals, gardening, building and fixing things, and truly loved fishing. He was a loving husband, father, uncle, and Pappaw. His relationship with the Lord was the foundation of his life, guiding his steps and shaping his character, and he lived with faith, love, and purpose, touching the hearts of all who knew him; his life was marked by kindness, hard work, and a deep love for his family.

He is preceded in death by the love of his life Mae Bell of 59 years, his parents, Wilgert Enoch and Jessie Lindgren; sister Kay Beaver-Varley, brother Kenneth “Kenny” Lindgren; nephews, Cole Lindgren, Gary Beaver, Lance Robbins; and niece Bengta Robbins.

Wilgert is survived by his brothers Wayne Lindgren of Manor and Jimmy Wheat and wife Debbie of Blue, sister LaNell Robbins and husband, Lester of Emory; His Aunt, Pat Lindgren; His children, Debra Lindgren Davis of Fred, Ronald Lynn Lindgren and wife, Darla of Timpson, and Connie Lindgren Reed and husband, Jeff of Lubbock; grandchildren, Heather Davis, Christopher Davis and wife Lacy, Christin Mitchell and husband Matthew, Bethany Lindgren, Ashlynn Lindgren, Adam Lindgren, Hailey Reed, and Jake Reed; great-grandchildren Chloe Davis, Allie and Miles Mitchell; nephew Jerry McGallion and wife Tammy; and numerous other family members in the Manor-Elgin-Fred area.

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