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A visitation for Bud will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, 12:00pm until 1:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia.
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Roland J. Pater, 106, known to many as “Bud”, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Kenosha. He was born in Racine on October 11, 1915, son of the late Benjamin and Clara (née: Rasmussen) Pater.
Bud graduated from Park High School in 1933. He proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Army Air Corps 39th Fighter Group, 23rd Squadron during World War II, from 1939-1945. He was stationed in Europe and fought at Omaha Beach at Normandy and at the Battle of the Bulge. Bud loved motorcycles and owned Pater Harley Davidson in Racine during the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Bud is survived by many family and friends. In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn; and his daughter, Valerie Touchette.
A visitation for Bud will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, 12:00pm until 1:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia.
George Layton says
May you rest in peace with your Wife & Daughter. You sold me my FIRST Harley & will never forget the laughs we had ! You were a GOOD MAN Bud Pater !!!!
Michelle Kerr-Touchette says
I am Michelle Kerr, the eldest grandchild to Bud, the daughter of the late Valerie and Michael Touchette of Ottawa ON. Canada. Grandpa we have searched for you for some time now and have never missed your birthday. We finally found you when your 106th Birthday article was published but sadly our attempts to contact you were never received. We were never able to say goodbye . You were a significant part of our lives and will be forever in our thoughts and hearts. Happy belated birthday grandpa we will cherish the memories we had with you.
With love, Michelle, Kevin & your great grandchild Kylie Erica Kerr
5471 Taylor Way Osgoode, ON. Canada K0A 2W0
Mary Smith says
Dad I know you are at peace. I was unable to communicate with for your birthday and to say our final good byes I see. You flying with Mom you know what I mean with much love your little midiska.