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Kurt Budke
Head Coach
Kurt Budke was in his seventh season at OSU and had an all-time record of 112-83. Budke transformed a program that had a winless conference season in 2005-06 into a NCAA Sweet 16 participant just two years later. The Salina, KS native had a 465-130 record as a head coach. Budke is survived by his wife Shelley and three children: Sara, Alex and Brett.
Miranda Serna
Assistant Coach
Miranda Serna was in her seventh season as assistant coach for the Cowgirl Basketball team. A native of Guadalupita, NM, Serna was known as a tireless worker and an outstanding recruiter. She played basketball for Central Arizona College, Trinity Valley Community College and the University of Houston. She is survived by her parents and a sister.
Olin and Paula Branstetter
Olin and Paula Branstetter were long-time supporters of Oklahoma State University and provided an annual aviation scholarship. The couple met at OSU and were married on June 8, 1952. A successful businessman in Ponca City, Olin served in the Oklahoma State Senate from 1986-1990. They are survived by three sons and four grandchildren.
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Coverage and Links
OSU Mourns Loss of Budke, Serna
November 18, 2011
OKState.com
Photo Gallery: OSU Mourns
November 21, 2011
Flickr
Kurt Budke worked his way to the top
November 18, 2011
Mechelle Voepel
ESPN.com
Tragedy strikes Stillwater again
November 18, 2011
Brandon Chatmon
ESPN.com
Pilots In Deadly Plane Crash Were Avid OSU Supporters
November 18, 2011
KWTV/KOTV
Former OSU Coach Eddie Sutton Mourns Death Of 'Dear Friend' Kurt Budke
November 18, 2011
KWTV/KOTV
OU Women's Team To Honor OSU Plane Crash Victims
November 18, 2011
Layna Dewell
KWTV
Budke's Legacy Lives On Through Program's Success
November 18, 2011
Layna Dewell
KWTV
Sports And Life Go On In Stillwater Despite The Pain
November 18, 2011
Emily Baucum
KOTV
Kurt Budke Court Dedication Scheduled
February 27, 2012
OKState.com
Budke Inducted Into Hall of Fame
June 14, 2015
OKState.com
OSU to Unveil Remember the Four Memorial
November 15, 2017
OKState.com
Rally Together Forever: Remembering Budke and Serna
November 16, 2021
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