Harold "Bud"

H. Eberhardt

Harold "Bud" H. Eberhardt, 92, Lake Mills, died on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his home.

Bud was born on March 10, 1925 at Two Rivers, WI, the son of the late Harold and Emma (Krickeberg) Eberhardt.

He was a veteran of World War II, proudly serving in the U.S. Navy.

Bud met Margaret "Marge" Eggert of Kenosha during college, and they were married in 1951. Bud and Marge were blessed with 39 happy years together until she preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 1990.

After completing his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bud began his career as a private attorney in Lake Mills, but transitioned to public service and over time served as the Jefferson County District Attorney and Corporation Counsel, ending his long legal career as a Circuit Court Judge for 12 years before retiring in 1990.

He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Lake Mills, charter member of the Tyranena Golf Course, Lake Mills American Legion Post #67 member, Lake Mills Rotarian for 57 years, and had served on the board at Trinity Pines.

Bud's was a life in motion, as he was an avid sailor, golfer, skier and tennis player—when he wasn't biking or walking with his dogs. It was also important to him to pass on his love of these sports to his children during countless hours on the lake, slopes, court and golf course. Anyone who spent time with Bud for long, knew of his great sense of humor and came to expect to hear a timely joke or limerick mixed into any conversation.

Survivors include his son, Jon Eberhardt; three daughters, Julie (Jim) Bauckham, Jane (Ron) Hightower, and Janet (David) Keech; eight grandchildren, CJ, Sam and Susi Bauckham, Natalie Hightower, Jon and Kimberly Eberhardt, Meghan and Aaron Keech; his caregiver and friend, Viktoriya; other relatives and friends.

Also preceded in death by his son, Jim Eberhardt and a sister, Orris Evans.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Lake Mills with Pastor Carol Barth officiating.

Burial will be in the Rock Lake Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills and also after 10 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of service.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to the church or the Lake Mills Rotary Foundation for scholarships, P.O. Box 103, Lake Mills, WI 53551.

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