William James "Bud" Schueller

William James Schueller "Bud"
William Schueller was born December 14, 1926, and entered the gates of heaven on November 2, 2022, at the age of 95. Bud was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Engelbert and Odelia (Hermann) Schueller.
Bud graduated from Messmer High School in 1944. He played hockey in high school and skating became a lifelong sport. He retired from skating at the age of 90. During and after high school he worked for the Post Office until he was drafted, just after his 18th birthday. Bud proudly served his country in the armed forces from 1944 to 1946. He was sent to Camp Rucker in Alabama for infantry training and from there he went to Camp Adair in Oregon and boarded a ship for Hawaii. He was stationed at Fort Shafter, Island of Oahu. Bud was a true patriot and always displayed a flag.
Bud was an exceptional photographer and artist. He was known for having his camera with him and capturing beautiful shots on every occasion. He also enjoyed a long career as an artist. He attended Art school on the GI Bill at Wisconsin School of the Arts, Layton School of Art and UW-Milwaukee. He worked for the Display Corporation where he perfected his beautiful hand lettering. He also worked for Frank H, Bercker Studios, KVPD and completed his career at Picard Didier at the age of 70.
Bud was a man of faith and showed that in all aspects of his life. He was grateful for every experience and showed kindness and love to all. He will be remembered for being a friend to everyone and being grateful in every situation.
He was affectionately known as "Uncle Bud" to 30 nieces and nephews of which 24 survive him. Marilyn Holzbauer, Peter Holzbauer, Mark Holzbauer (Kate), Gary (Joanne) and Tom (Linda) Holzbauer. John (Linda) Schueller, Mike (Chris) Schueller, MaryAnn (James) Biernat, Joseph (Suzanne) Schueller, Tom (Margaret) Schueller. Pat (Mary) McCauley, Don (Betty) McCauley, Maureen (Jack) Ott, Colleen McCauley, Mike (Deb) McCauley, Tim (Mary) McCauley, Denis (Sue) McCauley. Paul (Connie) Hacker, Nancy (Ron) Jones, Dan (Carla) Hacker, Marty (Tina) Hacker, and Jeanne (Paul) Cargill. Susan (Tom) Haines and Sharon (Steven) Perlot. Bud is also survived by his niece/nephew in-laws, Shelly Holzbauer, Lori McCauley, and John Pandl. Also known as "Uncle Bud" to a very close and special Becker family, Mary (Armand) Go, Tom (Hayde) Becker, Richard Becker and Judy Becker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Leroy (Leona) Schueller, Luella (James) Holzbauer, Charlotte (John) McCauley, Pearl (Larry) Hacker, Ken (Joan) Schueller. Nephews: Les Holzbauer, Carl Holzbauer, Kevin McCauley, Jack McCauley. Nieces: Audrey Crowell and Mary Pandl. Also, James Becker, a lifelong friend and neighbor.
His family would like to thank all of the health care workers and other employees at Alexian Village for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, Memorials appreciated to either: Alexian Village Employee Appreciation Fund, American Cancer Society or Messmer Catholic Schools.
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