Harold "Bud" Frank

Harold "Bud" Frank

July 17, 1937 - April 09, 2025

Obituary

MADISON - Harold Daniel “Bud” Frank, age 87, of Madison passed away with his wife at his side on April 9, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on July 17, 1937, in Portage, Wis., the son of John and Inez (Dupless) Frank. He married Charlene M. (Olson) Frank on March 3, 1962. They had three sons, Michael, Patrick and Matthew.


Bud graduated from Portage High School in 1955 and then served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 in Europe. When Bud returned, he attended Madison Business College and studied accounting. He then took a job with Research Products Corporation of Madison in 1962, and it became his lifetime career, retiring in 1998.


Bud was an athlete from soccer to golf and an outdoorsman from hunting to fishing, however his passion seemed to settle on shooting sporting clays (and playing cribbage) at Waunakee Gun Club where he was a lifetime member and friend.


Bud was a devoted, loving and providing husband, father and friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Charlene; his sons, Michael (Heather), Patrick (Debra) and Matthew (Brooke); grandchildren, Austin (Elizabeth) Frank, MacKenzie (Logan) Kassner, Sebastian and Eva Frank, Mercedes and Amyas Frank, Aria and Avery Frank; great-grandchildren, Skyler, Landon and Liam Kassner; three sisters; and one sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his two brothers; one sister; four brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.


Arrangements are pending at this time.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Queen of Apostles Parish, St. Dennis Church and Veterans Affairs (VA.gov).  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Jesus said: I am the resurrection. Anyone who believes in me, even though that person dies, will live, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25-26


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

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A Memorial Tree was planted for Harold Daniel Frank
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Todd stormer
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Sorry to learn of Bud’s passing, he will be dearly missed at Waunakee Gun Club! He was a great shooter, a great card player, and a great friend. See ya flinch, love ya brother! Todd Stormer
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Joe Leslie
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Speaking for all of Bud’s Buddies at the Waunakee Gun Club , We will miss you everyday. I can personally say that I am a better Cribbage Player because of Bud. He wasn’t as much help on my shooting We love you will miss you and will be having a Special Bud Frank event in perpetuity at the Waunakee Gun Club in the future. God Speed Bud No more flinching!
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Dan Bubolz
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Sending my deepest condolences to all of "Bud's" family. I met Bud at Waunakee Gun Club about 20 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed his wonderful personality & friendship over the years. He'd always greet me with a hearty "Dan" upon seeing me, right to the last time I saw him shooting the new AFS format. Alway a gentleman & a fun and friendly squad mate to all. He will be dearly missed. God Bless him and his family. Danford Bubolz
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Duane Reith
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My condolences to all the members of the Frank family. If I could use one word to describe Bud is gentleman. Joe Leslie and I may have corrupted Bud a bit. It was always a pleasure to shoot with Bud. As a newer shooter Bud did teach me a lot. Rest in peace Bud.
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Sean
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Matt, My condolences to you and your family on your loss.

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