Robert J. "Bud" Charais, 87, of Ladysmith, WI, died on Saturday, December 27th, 2014 at Ladysmith Nursing Home.

Bud is survived by his wife Jean, 4 sons and 1 daughter; David & Barb Charais of Baraboo, Dennis & Deb Charais of Hawkins, Donald Charais of Eau Claire, Duane & Amy Charais of Greenville and Debbie & Mike Sisko of Janesville.
He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 3 sisters: Jack & Dease Charais of Forest Lake, MN; Pat & Diane Charais of Shoreview, MN; Jim & Carolyn Charais of Mesa, AZ; Mary Lou Kostka of Ladysmith, Therese Vojtasek of Rochester, IN and Carol & Robert Sheeran of Spring Creek, NV.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Ladysmith with Fr. Chris Kemp officiating. Bud's family will receive friends for an hour prior to service time at the Church on Friday.