Edward T. Elliott “Bud”

Edward Elliott, age 90, of Blair, WI passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Grand View Nursing Home. He was born April 16, 1936 to Edward and LaVern (Pretasky) Elliott in La Crosse, WI. He was the oldest of 9 children.

He was married to Marilyn Herber Dec. 1955 to May 2001. They had 6 children, Angel McKellar, Doak Elliott, Brenda (Rodger) Smith, Janet (John) Courduff, Laura (Rob) Lien, and Wade (Jennifer) Elliott.

He enlisted in the US Navy in 1954 after graduating from Onalaska High School. He was honorably discharged as a 3rd class Engineman on the USS Bang. He worked at Norplex of LaCrosse until he retired 30+ years later.

He enjoyed simple country living, fishing, hunting, gardening, chopping wood, and raising cattle (hobby farming). He liked traveling and attending Naval Submarine reunions.

He is survived by his children and their spouses, 10 grandchildren, 13 grandchildren, sisters Sally Sobkowiak and Angie Nagle, and his brother Ralph (Sandy) Elliott. He was preceded in death by Marilyn and his siblings Vernie Ellis, Jerry Elliott, Caroline Bielefeldt, Mary Rucinski, and John Elliott.

Pastor Mark Stauffacher of Barrean Baptist Church of Galesville officiated the graveside service held April 29, 2026 at Carpenter Cemetery of Blair, WI. Military honors were performed by Knudtson-Mattison American Legion post #231. Wonderfully thoughtful funeral services were provided by Kratz Funeral Home of Portage, WI.

Rest in Peace, Dad