Everett Dean ‘Bud’ Kalishek

Resided in Gladstone, MI
Died May 26, 2021

Everett Dean “Bud” Kalishek, age 85, of Gladstone, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, MI.

Bud was born on April 11,1936, in Gladstone, the son of Clifford and Georgina “Toots” (Smith) Kalishek. He was raised in Gladstone and was a graduate of Escanaba High School. Following high school, Bud enlisted in the United States Army where he served until his honorable discharge in 1959. On October 27, 1962, Bud was united in marriage to the former Eugenie “Genie” Bernier, in Garden, and together the couple made their home and raised their family in Gladstone. Bud was employed as a Design Engineer and Supervisor at Anthony and Company in Escanaba until his retirement in 1998. Some of his favorite past-times were hunting, fishing, photography, cooking and snow-birding in Arizona. Additionally, Bud enjoyed shooting pool and playing in an occasional pool tournament.

Survivors include:
Children: Rebecca (Benjamin) Sherk, David (Tara Gluski) Kalishek, Susan Royer, Dean Kalishek, Michael (Rebecca) Kalishek, Jennifer Kalishek, and Daniel Kalishek
Daughter in law: Tammy Kalishek
Grandchildren: Harley, Emily, Sarah, Scott, Eric, Grace, Jacob, Lily, Lucas, Trinity, and Nathan
Great Grandchildren: Pixel and Milo

Brothers: Gary (Donna) Kalishek and Daniel (Karen) Russell
Sisters: Maxine (Jerry) Vallier and Cheryl (Dennis) Bernard
Sisters in law: Janet and Florence Kalishek
Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Georgina “Toots” Kalishek, and his loving wife Genie:
Sons: Scott and James Kalishek
Son in law: Tracy Royer
Brothers: James, Michael and John Kalishek
Sisters: Patricia Alworden and Kathleen Seronko
Brothers in law: John Alworden and Charles Seronko

Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 9:00AM to 11:00AM, at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Closing prayers and a time of sharing will conclude visiting hours at 11:00AM. Memorial contributions in Bud’s name may be directed to Lake State Industries. Envelopes will be available throughout visitation. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements.

7 Tributes for “Everett Dean ‘Bud’ Kalishek”

    Our condolences to Gary, Maxine, Cheryl and all the Kalisheks on Bud’s passing. He was another of the great Kalishek “clan” who will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace, Bud.

    Rest in peace, brother. Thanks for loving my sister and blessing me such awesome nieces and nephews. You were a wonderful son-in-law to my parents and one heck of a fun brother-in-law and uncle to our kids. I will miss all the laughs and your world class chicken marsala. We all loved him and will miss him.

    My deepest sympathy to his entire family including his surviving siblings.

    Rest in peace, brother. Thanks for loving my sister and blessing me such awesome nieces and nephews. You were a wonderful son-in-law to my parents and one heck of a fun brother-in-law and uncle to our kids. I will miss all the laughs and your world class chicken marsala. We all loved you and will miss you.

    My deepest sympathy to his entire family including his surviving siblings.

    Once I heard you marvel at the privilege of being able to be the longest living male Kalishek, as we lost our Dad, our Uncles & our brothers at such an early age…..So now rest in peace Bud!
    Love, Cheryl

    And Thank you to those who have written such heartfelt condolences!
    We appreciate it!

    Thank you everyone for the beautiful tributes. Our dad is greatly missed. My siblings and I appreciate your kind words.

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