Walter "Bud"

J. Crossman

Walter "Bud" J. Crossman, age 86 passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Bud had always said, "I was born in this house, and I want to die in this house," so we honored his wishes.

Bud was born October 4, 1936, in Lake Mills Township to Walter and Ruth (Strasburg) Crossman. He graduated with the Class of 1955 in Lake Mills. He and his classmates were very close. Bud joined the family farm prior to graduation.

He married Sandra "Sandy" Cross on September 14, 1957, at the U.C.C. Church in Lake Mills.

Bud was a wonderful husband and father. He had a love for football, especially the Wisconsin Badgers, which he attended home games for 70 years. He also loved deer hunting with the neighbors and his son, Brian.

Throughout his farming career, Bud achieved many honors, including the Best Milk and Fat Production in the nation in 1984.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy of almost 66 years; son Brian; grandchildren Michelle, Jessica and Cari, step-grandchildren Ali and Tori; daughter Jodi (Gerry) Riddle; grandchildren Cory and Cody; and sister Margery Crossman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Harriet Crossman and Helen Hart.

Services will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the U.C.C. Church in Lake Mills at 11 a.m.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on September 23, 2023 at the church prior to the service.

The family would like to thank everyone at Rainbow Hospice, especially Tricia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to U.C.C. or Rainbow Hospice Care.

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