LaVerle D. "Bud" Eiseman, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI.  He was born on June 21, 1936 to Walter and Viola (Koch) Eiseman in Freeport, IL.  On May 27, 1961 Bud married Patricia Clarno in Orangeville, IL. He served his country in the United States Army from 1955-1958.  Bud farmed in the rural Freeport area in his younger years, became a licensed plumber, and sold Scorpion snowmobiles.  Bud and Patricia owned and operated E&H Plumbing and Heating/Ace Hardware in Lena, IL.  Bud enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling, He enjoyed going to Hayward, WI to the cabin and the lake, and loved being outdoors.  He was a volunteer firefighter for over 30 years.  Bud would do anything for anyone, especially his family.  His grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to him.

Bud is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia of Freeport, IL; children Vicki (Brad) Diemer of Orangeville, IL, Duane Eiseman of Freeport, IL and LaVaughn (Elaine) Eiseman of Monroe, WI, grandchildren; Derik (Elizabeth) Diemer, Tasha (Jordan Echols) Diemer, Amanda Eiseman, April Martin, Erik Eiseman, Kelsey Eiseman, Adam Eiseman, and Elizabeth Eiseman, and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Roger, two sisters and a brother.

Private family funeral services will be held at the Cramer-Leamon Funeral Home in Orangeville, IL.

Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery in Freeport, IL.

Shirley Kelter will officiate the services.

A celebration of life to be held at a later date.

A memorial has been established in his memory.