Goerge J. "Bud" Goettler III

George J. "Bud" Goettler, III , 93, of Kingsford, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wed. April 15, 2015 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1921 in Pembine, the son of the late George "Bird" and Ethel (Anglim) Goettler II. Bud graduated from Pembine High School. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945, in the European Theater with the 40th Army Combat and Amphibious Engineers. Bud, along with his battalion was part of the invastion of Sicily and Southern France and seven battles, deserving a Silver Star and two Bronze Invasion Arrowheads. He married Daune Beaulier on Sept. 11, 1948 at American Martyrs Catholic Church. The couple celebrated sixty-six years of marriage in 2014. George began his working career at Staco Milling Plant in Pembine. He attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, and then continued his apprenticeship with Paul Electric in Iron Mountain, retiring from Systems Control after twenty-five years of service. Bud was instrumental in starting IBEW Local 219. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed dancing with his wife, Daune and the time he spent with her at their cottage on the lake. He loved taking rides on the pontoon boat with his wife, whether it was fishing, visiting the neighbors, or watching the sunset. . His two dogs, Ty and Bo, were very special to him. One of his most recent highlights was taking the Honor Flight for World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. Bud was a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Carpenter-Clash American Legion Post #363. Bud was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all. His kindness, compassion, and generosity were experienced by all who met him. He is survived by his wife Daune, two sons George (Alice) Goettler IV of Kingsford and Terry (Margaret) Goettler of Lake Stevens, WA, two daughters Kathleen (John Sersich) Campos of Kingsford and Teresa (Mark) Diercks of Green Bay, one brother Jim (Donna) Goettler of Manitowoc, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Bud was preceded in death by one brother William Goettler, one sister Eunice Schleis, and one son-in-law Ernesto Campos. Visitation will be Mon. from 9-10:30 am at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 11am at American Martyrs Catholic Church. Father Joseph Gouin will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Dickinson County Memorial Gardens. Graveside military rites will be accorded by the Carpenter Clash American Legion Post #363. Condolences to the family of George J. "Bud" Goettler, III may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Goerge J. "Bud" Goettler III

April 16, 1921 - April 15, 2015