Ervin H. "Bud" Bleck, age 96 of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on April 6, 1917 in Clintonville, he was the son of the late Edwin H. and Lily (Hoffman) Bleck. Bud was raised in the Clintonville area. On May 13, 1941 he enlisted with the United States Army to serve his country during World War II. He was Honorably Discharged as a Sergeant in December of 1944. On October 17, 1947 he was united in marriage to Doris Krueger in Caroline. Bud owned a sheet metal and heating business in Milwaukee until moving to the Shawano area where he joined the Union and continued to do sheet metal work until retiring. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Bud is survived by: his 2 daughters, Marcia Bleck of Tigerton, Karen Kunze of Shawano; 4 grandchildren, Laurie Kunze, Keith (significant other, Kristi) Kunze, Kadu Kunze, Natineal Kunze; Bud was "nice grandpa" to 2 great-grandchildren, Parker and Delanie Kunze; and is further survived by a sister, Dorothy Schoenick of Clintonville. Bud was preceded in death by: his wife, Doris on March 13, 2010; his parents; 2 sisters, Nora and Velda; and a brother, Eric. Private family services will be held. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano assisted with the arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff at Manor Care for the wonderful, compassionate care given to Bud. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com