Full Obituary

    Burton Dale "Buck" Jolivette passed away at his home on Friday November 13, 2015.  Buck was a lifelong resident of Greenwood, WI.  He was born on April 26, 1930, in Greenwood, WI, to Lee Albert and Serina (Johnson) Jolivette.  He was a graduate of Greenwood High School, class of 1948.  He served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return from Service, he attended the University of WI-Stevens Point.  On November 8, 1958 he married Betty M. Otis.  Buck had a large number of jobs/careers.  He worked for the Clark County Forest Department, Northern States Power Company, Greenwood School district, he and Betty owned the Greenwood Shoe Store for 32 years, and overlapping that was a 27 year part time/full time job with the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier.  
    Buck was very active in his community.  He served in many community organizations including: 50 years in the Greenwood/Owen Masonic Lodge #317 F & AM, Lions Club, 53 years in the American Legion Wallis Hinker Post 238, Chamber of Commerce, Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, Our Saviors Lutheran Church Council, Old Streets of Greenwood Museum Board, William 'Doc' Olson Scholarship Board and  Betty and Buck were Parade Marshals for the Greenwood Dairy Days Parade.
    Buck enjoyed league softball until he was in his mid 60's, deer hunting, casinos, cribbage, Rock Dam Dirty Club group, bowling league, golf, fishing, traveling and berry picking. 
    He will be greatly missed by his wife of 57 years, Betty,  daughter, Laurie (Charles) Bouzek of Appleton, WI; son, Larry (Teresa) of Eau Claire, WI; daughter, Linda (Jeff) Schmitt of Greenwood, WI. Grandchildren;  Katelin and Nicole Bouzek, Kirsten, Sarah and Adam Jolivette, Brandi (Matthew) Dux, Brianne (Bryce) Edmond, and Logan Bottlemy.  Great grandchildren;  Emmalyn and Clara Dux, James "Jake" (Jolivette) Lange, Cierra Edmond, and sister-in-law;  Alice (Norbert) Jolivette. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. 
    He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Reverend Norbert Jolivette, and sister Elaine and brother-in-law Donald Schwan.
    Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Greenwood.  Rev. Brian Campbell will officiate and burial will follow in the Greenwood City Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by the Greenwood American Legion.  Visitation will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood, WI, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 5-7pm , and Wednesday November 18th from 10am until time of service. 
    In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight, Wausau, WI or Ministry Home Care Hospice, Marshfield, WI.