Obituary
Clarence “Bud” Edward Michener
Clarence “Bud” Edward Michener 89, passed away peacefully at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, on June 5, 2025.
He was born December 2, 1935, to the late Earl Harvey Michener and Eleanore (Eckart) Michener. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Michener; son, Jeff Michener; sisters, Adeline Jeanette (Michener) Moulton, Dorothy Hilda (Michener) Harnisch, and Beverly “Peggy” (Michener) Erickson; and brothers, James Earl Michener, William George Thomas Michener, and Douglas Karl Michener.
Bud is survived by a sister, Ione Marie (Michener) Roland and many nieces and nephews.
Bud joined the US Marine Corp. Reserves in 1953 while still in school. He was responsible for recruiting a large group of his classmates into the Marines and was honored for his efforts. He was honorably discharged in 1961.
Bud worked for Trane Company for 10 years as an air conditioning and refrigeration technician. Bud owned and operated his own construction business, Michener Construction, and built houses for 38 years, retiring in 2005. Bud enjoyed fishing, hunting and putting together jigsaw puzzles. His greatest qualities were his kindness, sense of humor and willingness to help anyone. He would “give you the shirt off his back” if you needed it.
The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice and Bluffview Memory Care for the care and kindness given to Bud while he was a resident at Bluffview.
A celebration of life will be held from 4-6pm, Thursday, June 19, 2025, at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St. Onalaska.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting CouleeCremation.com.
So sorry,.. Bud & Judy we’re so great.. our sincere condolences
Jim Diane Mazzone..🙏🏻🙏🏻
Bud will be missed. He was always ready with a smile, and a word of wisdom. Spending time with Bud and Judy was sure to be a good time, and even through his grief after losing her, Bud stayed strong, and was always thinking of others.
We are heartbroken to hear of Bud’s passing. He was a good and friendly neighbor of ours. As a young family he would help us with many things when we needed it. Thank you, Bud, for your service to our country also.
– Doug & Robin Johnson
I WAS THE EXPEDITOR FOR NORTHERN BUILDERS IN THE LATE 1970S AND BUD WAS OUR CONSTRUCTION GUY FRAMING OUR HOMES . HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND PLEASANT TO WORK WITH! HE WOULD ALWAYS CRACK A JOKE ABOUT SOMETHING!
Uncle Bud you are sadly missed.
My mentor! Thanks Bud for the steadiness that’s lasted so many years. As you always say “keep smiling”!
Bud was such a nice man. He did construction work for us and he and Judy became friends He always ha a smile.