Orville W. Cleveland

Bud Cleveland, age 83, passed away peacefully at the St. Paul Home in Kaukauna on Sunday, February 25, 2007, thirteen days following the death of Joan, his beloved wife of 60 years. Bud was born January 10, 1924, the son of the late David Cleveland and Elizabeth (Brouillard) Roemer. On September 14, 1946, Bud married Joan Lamers at Holy Cross Church in Kaukauna. Bud served in World War II as part of the 2nd Marine Division, Unit A-1-8 in the Pacific Theater. He received three purple hearts.

Bud worked at Appleton Coated Paper Company after military service. He owned and operated Bud’s 66 Service Station in Kaukauna from 1959 until 1974. Bud’s 66 was the “unofficial youth center” of Kaukauna’s Northside. He worked as a custodian for the Kaukauna School System at Kaukauna High School and Victor Haen Elementary School until his retirement in 1986.

Bud was a man of deep faith who prayed the rosary daily with his wife. He was a dedicated longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Kaukauna where he ushered for many years and served on the parish council. His annual retreats at Monte Alverno and the Cursillo community were special to him. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1033, Urban Klister Post #436 (Wrightstown) of the American Legion, and the Electric City Post #3319 of the VFW.

Bud was an avid Packer fan and held season tickets since 1956. He enjoyed bowling, camping, biking, square dancing, fishing on Lake Winnebago, and attending Marine reunions around the country. He loved his pet dogs, especially his companion golden retriever, Marty.

He is survived by his six children: Thomas (Kris) Cleveland of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Michael (Sally) Cleveland of Kaukauna; Patrick Cleveland and his friend Barb Karas of Rapid River, Michigan; Margaret “Peg” (Steve) Vande Hey of Kaukauna; Teresa “Terri” (Arden) Bolland of Burnsville, Minnesota; Suzanne “Suzie” (Jack) Klein of Neenah.

There are also seventeen grandchildren: Heather (David) DiStefano, Brennan (Renata) Cleveland, Kyle (Valerie) Cleveland, Sean (Kristina) Cleveland, Tiffany Cleveland, Rebecca (Curt) Hietpas, Robert (fiancée Laura Schmidt) Ronk, Nicole (Tom) Ellis, Hayden “Duke” Cleveland, Nathan (Nancy) Vande Hey, Celia (Kevin) McKee, Gregory (Beth) Vande Hey, Andrew Bolland, Michael Bolland, Marla Klein, Corbin Klein, and Melissa (fiancé David) Klein. Bud also leaves behind eighteen great-grandchildren, a sister: Alice (John) Reed of Mountain Lake, Arkansas; and a brother: Roy Cleveland of Texas; a sister-in-law: Lois (Harold) Bozile of Rhinelander; two brothers-in-law: Clarence (Shari) Lamers of DePere and Joe (Helen) Lamers of Satellite Beach, Florida; a brother-in-law: Dr. Francis Fitzmaurice of Omaha, Nebraska; Bud was preceded in death by his parents, David Cleveland and Elizabeth (Archie) Roemer; one sister Genevieve Holder, sisters and brothers-in-law Virginia Cleveland, Clarice and Fred Staunton, Audrey and George Deeg, LaVerne Fitzmaurice, Ruth Marie Lamers, Martin Kilawee.

The funeral liturgy for Bud Cleveland will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 119 W. 7th Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating, assisted by Deacon Steve Vande Hey. Military rites will be held at the church immediately following the mass. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again Wednesday at the church from 10:00 AM until the hour of the Mass. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service at 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund in Bud’s name has been established.

Bud was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at St. Paul Villa and St. Paul Home. We appreciate the skill and compassion you showed as you tenderly cared for Bud.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-766-6200