I was so shocked to hear about Bud - I thought he would live forever, he certainly had that kind of fortitude.  My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.  Celebrate his life - it was rich and full.

Dear Bessler Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Bud's passing.  He was a wonderful Cudahy community leader who will be surely missed. We remember him with his sunny smile and positive outlook, who always had time for his friends.  We were so sorry we were unable to be there to honor him at his funeral, but know that he was welcomed to heaven by "the old Cudahy guard".  Our deepest sympathy to your family,

The Pinter Family - Gertie, Barb and Mike and our families

I just heard of Mr. Bessler's passing from a Facebook friend. He was always so very helpful to everyone. I remember how kind he was after my Mom passed away and then after I lost my Dad. May God bless the entire Bessler family. <2

We are saddened to hear about the passing of Bud.  He was a dear friend.  We did not know that he had passed away, we were gone for a few days last weekend.  God Bless Bud, his family and friends.

From the Maurice Wedig bunch-you have our sympathies. Bud was a great and cheerful guy. Always a clever word to share with a smile. Bud and Anne are together again. We will miss him. Barb (Wedig)Wolfe.

Schramka Family, What a remarkable man Bud must have been, and I only wish I could have known him.  I would have appreciated his sense of humor and shared in the pride and gratitude we all feel about ou war veterans.  Until you meet agaain, God will hold him in the palm of His hand.  Love and prayers to you all, Kate

Dear Bessler Family,
 
My brother Steve, his son Stephen myself (Annette) live across the street from Bud.  He was such warm, kind and friendly (young man):)  and always helpful. He will be truly missed.  Our prayers thoughts are with you always. 

Steve & Stephen Strini, Annette Strini

The Boling family in Atlanta will miss Bud's smiling face who always made us laugh. Ask a question and brace yourself for the answer. Bud, you will be missed.

To all our dear cousins:  Thinking about how Uncle Bud always made us smile each time we visited.  Our hearts go out to you during this time of loss.  We will be with you in spirit.  Love and prayers from the Tony Staub Family ... Tony, Sally, Caleb, Cally, Caler and Calan.

What a great, infectious smile!  Prayers for the whole Bessler family.  What an honor to have had this man in your family!

To the family of Bud: I am going to miss you Bud as not only as a fellow veteran, but also a friend, volunteer when needed and many other things you did to always help out. May God bless you and hope he makes you his right hand man. You deserved it. I salute you,


Thanks! To my "adopted" Dad

Bud, thank you for the thirty + years that I was treated as a member of your family.  Thanks for your wonderful sense of humor. Thanks for always thinking of ways to help me be successful even when I was incredibly independent. Above all, thanks for always, no matter what, welcoming me with open arms.

Deat Bessler Family, I'll miss Bud's smile and his always cheerful greeting at my grocery store.  Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

To the Bessler Family,

Please accept our family's sympathy on the loss of your father, grandfather, great grandfather and all around phenomenal community leader.

He is at the top of the list of people who believed in the Cudahy community and what it stood for - hard work and opportunity.

From the family of 34 year Cudahy Police Dept. veteran Lt. Gerald Witkowski.  We know they were good friends and are now together in heaven.

May the many fond memories sustain you.

Tom, Jane, Dolores and David Witkowski

To the Bessler Family,

Please accept our family's sincere sympathy on the loss of your father, grandfather, great grandfather and overall phenomenal community leader.  

Bud is way up at the top of the list of people who loved the Cudahy community and what it stood for - hard work and opportunity.
 
From the family of 34 year Cudahy police veteran Lt. Gerald Witkowski.  We know that he and Bud were good friends and are now together in heaven.

May the many good memories sustain you.

Tom, Jane, Dolores and David Witkowski

To the Bessler Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.  It was an honor to be able to help take care of your parents and learn about your family.  Bud will truely be missed by many.

my condolence of Bud... He always got his kiss on the cheek and his drink from me will be missed. Julia, bartender at the moose lodge 49.

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Erwin "Bud" Bessler

September 21, 1922 – September 20, 2012

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