Erwin "Bud" A. Sholts
January 15, 1934 - June 10, 2021
Obituary
OREGON- Erwin A. “Bud” Sholts, age 87, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born on Jan. 15, 1934, in Madison, the son of Ralph and Beulah (Gallager) Sholts.
Bud graduated from Oregon High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army. He married Joyce Haase on Oct. 3, 1959, in Cottage Grove, Wis.
Bud worked as a farmer and an economist for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for 41 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 151 in Oregon.
Bud enjoyed socializing with people wherever he would go. He was very involved with his grandchildren’s activities, especially the Oregon High School marching band.
Bud is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter, Sheri Bailey; son-in-law, Martin Long; grandchildren, Creighton (Laura) Long, Mercedes Long, Kacie Bailey, Kelsey Gordon and MacKenzie Bailey; great-grandchildren, Autumn Gordon, Ember Gordon and a third expected in August; two sisters, Jean (Mark) Hanson and Joan Anderson; and sister-in-law, Paula Sholts. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Martha Long; brother, Ralph Sholts; and granddaughters, Alexis and Kassia Long.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.
Bud’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all his caregivers, especially Carla and Kim. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608) 835-3515
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Visitation
Tue Jun 15, 2021 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
Visitation
Wed Jun 16, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
Funeral Service
Wed Jun 16, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Carla Conklin
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Oh Bud I sure will miss you. Although our time together was short the memories will last a lifetime. I am so thankful for our time together. Don’t worry we will keep an eye on Grandma for you. Rest easy big guy💜💜
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Aubrey Meyers
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Bud you always knew how to bring a smile to my face! It was the best 6 years getting to know you and your family. I know God has a great spot for you!
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Headquarters Restaurant
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Bud you will be missed at Headquarters! We send all the love we can to you and your family. God Bless all of you! With all the love in our hearts!
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Marla Robinson
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My heartfelt sympathies Joyce to you and your family. I'm so glad I stopped by to see both of you and give you hugs. Bud always gave us smiles.
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Helene Nelson and Jim Arts
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We send sincere condolences to Joyce, Sheri and all Bud's family and friends. We worked with Bud at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. We appreciated Bud as a person and a professional who worked with integrity and knowledge to foster the mission of the Department and help Wisconsin agriculture. We wish you comfort in this sad time. Helene Nelson (former Deputy Secretary of DATCP) and Jim Arts (former DATCP Policy Director and later Deputy Secretary).
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Erwin Sholts. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2016.