Lawrence E. "Bud" Oligschlaeger

Lawrence "Bud" E. Oligschlaeger, 85, of Wellsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the University Hospital in Columbia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg with Father Derek Hooper officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Kevin Oligschlaeger, Philip Oligschlaeger, Josh Oligschlaeger, Matthew Oligschlaeger, Kyle Oligschlaeger, and Lawrence "Leo" Oligschlaeger.
Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Myers Funeral Home in Wellsville with a Rosary at 3 p.m.
Bud was born on July 30, 1939 at home in Martinsburg, the son of John and Gertrude (Scheulen) Oligschlaeger. On October 23, 1965 he married the love of his life, Rosalie Brooks, at the Church of the Resurrection in Wellsville. Rosalie preceded him in death on October 26, 2017. Bud and Rosalie spent their years together raising a family and living on the farm they called home from 1974 until 2015.
Bud was a veteran and served in the US Army. He dedicated 39 years of his life to the Wellsville Firebrick Company. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.
It wasn't just his work or faith that defined him-Bud was a man who never met a stranger. He was known for his friendly, easygoing nature, and his children have many fond memories of him waving and saying hello to everyone.
Bud loved the outdoors, especially hunting dove and quail, and his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He adored Rosalie and was deeply devoted to his family, always making sure they knew how much they were loved.
Survivors include four sons, James Patrick (Laura Anne) Oligschlaeger, of St. Clair, Edward Curtis (Laura June) Oligschlaeger, of Middletown, Kevin Alan (Erin) Oligschlaeger, of Wellsville, and Philip Lee (Joanna) Oligschlaeger, of Martinsburg; two sisters-in-law, Ruthie and Jeane Oligschlaeger, both of Wellsville; 19 grandchildren, Joshua Oligschlaeger, of Middletown, Destiny Cook (Jeremy), of Sedalia, Emily Oligschlaeger, of St. Clair, Joseph Oligschlaeger, US Space Force, Holly Oligschlaeger, of St. Clair, Michael Oligschlaeger, of Middletown, Shelby Oligschlaeger, Montgomery City, Matthew (Morgan) Oligschlaeger, of Farber, Sierra Oligschlaeger, of Middletown, Kennedy Rentfro, of Montgomery City, Sydney Oligschlaeger, Kansas City, Lawrence "Leo" Oligschlaeger, of Wellsville, Dalton (Amy) Oligschlaeger, of North Dakota, Kyle Oligschlaeger, of Laddonia, Jordyn Oligschlaeger, of Columbia, Annelisa Taylor, of Kansas City, Cordell Holinsteiner, of O'Fallon, and Jolene Holinsteiner, of Springfield; and 15 great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Rosalie, he was preceded in death by his parents, 10 siblings, and six brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Memorials may be given to the Missouri Veterans Home Residence Fund. They may be also sent in care of Myers Funeral Home, 203 E. Bates, Wellsville, MO 63384.