Donald G. 'Bud' Eisele

2/16/1937 — 3/21/2018

Service Date: 3/24/2018
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Donald George "Bud" Eisele passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at his home in Lewiston. He was 81 years old.

Bud was born Feb. 16, 1937, in Madison, Wis., to Donald and Agnes Eisele. He was the second of seven children.

His family moved in 1943 to Lewiston, where Bud attended St. Stanislaus Catholic School and Lewiston High School, graduating in 1955.

Bud served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He married Jeannie Wilson in 1960, and they had three children. Bud and Jeannie remained friends after their divorce. In 1971, he married Marge Uptmor Sonnen. He graduated from the University of Idaho and had a career as a public accountant in Lewiston for more than 40 years. In 2014, he became an enrolled agent with the Internal Revenue Service at age 77.

Bud and Marge traveled to Japan, the Caribbean Islands and Hawaii. They enjoyed a trip through the Panama Canal to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.

Bud was an avid sports fan. He played racquetball and golf and was a lifelong member of the Elks and other service organizations throughout Lewiston.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Mary Ellen Ellenwood and Suzanne Foster; his brother, Robert "RJ" Eisele; and brothers-in-law Ernie Nuxoll and Bob Uptmor. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marge; six children and their spouses, Butch and Mollie Eisele of Clarkston, Mike and Connie Eisele of Spokane, Brenda Eisele of Clarkston, Mitch and Sally Sonnen of Woodinville, Wash., Myrna and Norman Terhaar of Lewiston, and Margo Eisele of Dallas. He also is survived by seven grandchildren, Amanda Reeves, Monica Inman, Amy Eisele, Cameron Eisele, Trystan Gau, Aly and Caroline Sonnen; and four great-grandchildren. He also is survived by his brothers, Jim Eisele of Spokane, and Pat and Marcy Eisele, Rick and Rita Eisele, and sister-in-law Lovetta Eisele, all of Lewiston.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at All-Saints Catholic Church, 3330 14th St., in Lewiston. The rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. The burial will follow the Mass at Normal Hill Cemetery, and a dinner to follow the burial at All-Saints Catholic Church.

Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.

Service Information

Date & Time: Saturday, March 24, 10:30 AM
Location: All Saints Catholic Church
3330 14th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501

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Additional Details: Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m.

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Judy Nichols

I loved that man dearly he was my accountant for over 20 some years he was a very very good decent person and I will really miss him, to all of you in the family I am very very sorry for your loss , God bless you all.

Monday, April 2, 2018 9:02 AM

Nicole Daugherty-Ensminger

Marge and Family,

Bud was a great man who impacted my life in a great way. Not only was he my first accounting boss, but he also was my inspiration for being an accountant myself. On top of the professional influence he gave to me he also gave to me much life advice and inspiration. Bud was a part of my life for nearly 26 years and I will remember and cherish all the time I was privileged to spend with him. To your family, thank you for sharing Bud with me. He was/is a beautiful soul. Much love to you.

Friday, March 23, 2018 12:19 PM