Robert E. (Bud) Engelman, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital Palliative Care Unit with his wife by his side. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, Oct 4, 2013 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pittsville, with Rev. Mark Krueger officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home in Pittsville and Friday, Oct. 4 from 10:00 am to service at the church. Burial will take place in Mound Cemetery, Pittsville. Bud was born July 28, 1926 to Arthur and Amanda Engelman in Cascade, WI. At age 2, his family moved to Pittsville where they owned and operated a dairy farm. He attended Pittsville Public Schools and graduated in 1944. After high school, Bud worked for area dairy farms owned by Ernie Jensen, Harvey Schmitt and Leo Nikolai. He was employed by Consolidated Papers' Paperboard Products Division in Wisconsin Rapids for 42 years and retired in 1989 at age 62. He also sold American Family Insurance in the Pittsville area from 1957 until 1972. On August 6, 1947 Bud married the love of his life, Irene Zellmer at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pittsville. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year. Bud cherished his family and loved spending time with them. He also enjoyed deer hunting and keeping busy at his farms. His true passion was his John Deere tractors and he spent many days restoring and showing his tractor collection, his favorite being the John Deere M. Bud was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Pittsville, where he held many church offices, served as deacon, and sang in the choir. He was a member of Lutheran Laymen's League, Men's Club, Thrivent, and the Vesper Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club. Bud had a big heart and was always helping others in need. He volunteered with Red Cross blood drives and packed clothes for Orphan Grain Train. Wherever there was a need, he was there to lend a hand. He is survived by his loving wife Irene, children: Robert Engelman, Ringle; Sherry Engelman, Minneapolis; Karen (Rodney) Friedrichsen, Marshfield; and Sue (Paul) Behselich, Pittsville; 11 grandchildren: Jennifer, Dennis, Tami, Kelly, Jason, Jeremiah, Angie, Jeff, Brian, Kate, and Scott; and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Eldon (Louise) Engelman, Wisconsin Rapids, and a sister Mae Kester, Wisconsin Rapids. He was predeceased by his parents. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and the many others whose lives he touched. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com