Francis W. Budden, 90, formerly of Fairplay and Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center, Waunakee, WI.

Funeral Services will be at 11 A/M, on Monday, August 31, 2015, at St. Francis de Sales Church, in Hazel Green, with Rev. Ken Frisch officating. Friends may greet the family at the church before the service, starting at 10 A/M. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Francis was born October 7, 1924, at Fairplay, WI, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Ressel) Budden. He married Melvena Lange on April 14, 1948. Together they lived in Fairplay, WI, where Francis was a dairy farmer, owned and operated a school bus, and drove truck. Francis and Melvena were the parents of two (2) daughters, Jane and Carol. After retiring from farming, Francis and Melvena moved to the Village of Hazel Green, where Francis managed the Hazel Green Car Wash for several years.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol (Dennis) Rupp, of Sun Prairie, WI; seven (7) grandchildren, Kris (John) Walter, Tim (Joy) Helbing, Steve (Janet Gotto) Helbing, Jeff (Katie) Helbing, Kelly (Devin) Anderson, Amy (Michael) Kohl, Kim (Wayne) Chase; thirteen (13) great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Ken (Elaine) Helbing; sisters-in-law, Eileen Placke and Lucille Kaiser; and several nieces and nephews.

Francis was preceded in death by wife, Melvena, in 1990; daughter, Jane Helbing, in 1989; brother, Walt; and his parents.

The family would like to "thank" the staff at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center for their care and compassion with Francis over the past several years.

In lieu of flowers, a Francis W. Budden Memorial Fund has been established.

The Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, East Dubuque, IL, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com