Milton F. "Bud" Collien

Milton F. "Bud" Collien, 96, of Oakfield, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 at Hospice Home of Hope, Fond du Lac where he had been the last six days. He was born July 12, 1914 in the Township of Oakfield, the son of the late Fred and Nora Wild Collien. On September 7, 1940 he was united in marriage to Dorothy H. Hinkes at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Leroy. He was a member of Sons of Zebedee Parish, St. James Church, Oakfield. Bud worked for Mammoth Springs and Friday Canning Factory for many years. Later, Bud and his wife, Dorothy farmed in the Oakfield area until 1975. He then went to work for Michels Pipeline doing field work, working in the shop and cleaning offices until March of 2009. Bud enjoyed bowling, going to baseball games and spending time at his grandson's cabin in Glidden with family, whom he treasured very much. SURVIVORS: his wife of 70 years, Dorothy, Oakfield; his children, Mary Helen (James) Ausloos, Oakfield, Dale (Susan) Collien, Fond du Lac; three grandchildren, Brian (Christina) Ausloos, Waupun, Kerry (Valerie) Collien, Fond du Lac, Jennifer (special friend, Lee Montano) Collien, Dallas, TX; two great grandsons, Cody and Casey Ausloos; one brother, Lyle (Phyllis) Collien, Oakfield; nieces, nephews, and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Evelyn (Alfred, Sr.) Kohli, Lucille (Donald) Zahn; two brothers-in-law, Victor (Helen) Hinkes, Melvin (Lavern) Hinkes and one infant brother-in-law.



VISITATION: will be from 4 "“ 8 PM on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home and again from 9 "“ 11 AM on Wednesday at church. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Sons of Zebedee, St. James Church, Oakfield with Rev. John Schmitz officiating. Entombment will take place in the Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery.In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Bud's name.Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.