2. | Orville Cleveland was born 10 Jan 1924 (son of David Cleveland and Elizabeth M Brouillard); died 25 Feb 2007, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin; was buried , Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Notes:
February 27, 2007
Cleveland, Orville W. Orville W. Cleveland, "Bud," St. Paul Villa, 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, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Michael (Sally) Cleveland, Kaukauna; Patrick Cleveland and his friend Barb Karas, Rapid River, Michigan; Margaret "Peg" (Steve) Vande Hey, Kaukauna; Teresa "Terri" (Arden) Bolland, Burnsville, Minnesota; Suzanne "Suzie" (Jack) Klein, Neenah. There are also seventeen grandchildren: Heather (David) DiStefano, Brennan (Renata) Cleveland, Kyle (Valerie) Cleveland, Sean (Kristina) Cleveland, Tiffany Cleveland, Rebecca (Curt) Hietpas, Robert (fiancee 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 (fiance David) Klein. Bud also leaves behind eighteen great-grandchildren, a sister, Alice (John) Reed, Mountain Lake, Arkansas; and a brother, Roy Cleveland, Texas; a sister-in-law, Lois (Harold) Bozile, Rhinelander; two brothers-in-law: Clarence (Shari) Lamers, DePere; Joe (Helen) Lamers, Satellite Beach, Florida; a brother-in-law, Dr. Francis Fitzmaurice, Omaha, Nebraska.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, David Cleveland and Elizabeth (Archie) Roemer; a 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 a.m. 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 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again, Wednesday, at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of the Mass. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service at 7 p.m. 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 920-766-6200
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Orville married Joan Mary Lamers 14 Sep 1946, Holy Cross Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin. Joan (daughter of Bernard J Lamers and Cecelia M Faust) was born 26 Jun 1924; died 12 Feb 2007, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin; was buried , Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]
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