Eugene S. "Gene" Bula

    Eugene Stanley “Gene” Bula, age 72, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully at his home on Easter Sunday,April 20, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends.

    Gene was born September 18th at the Antigo Hospital to Edna Abrams, mother, and Stanley Casmere Bula, father. Gene graduated from Antigo High School in 1970. From 1969 to 1976 he farmed in Spring Green, WI. In 1971 he moved to Plainfield, WI and started farming. In 1972 Gene started driving semi- truck and that passion for his job lead him to start his own trucking company, Nationwide Distributors, Inc in 1976. In 2003 he started Bula Land Company Farm and Trucking Company.

    Gene absolutely loved traveling and telling all his traveling stories to anyone who would listen. His favorite travel destination was to South Dakota. So many family trips were taken out west and many memories made. He was also an avid Packer fan and was a season ticket holder. Spending time with his family was always high on his priority list and greatly enjoyed all the time together.

    He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Sandra, sons Bryan (Jennifer) Bula, Corey (Amanda) Bula, daughters Brittany (Raymond) Bula, Deniell (Tyler) Calmes, 7 grandchildren, Brother Mark (Patricia) Bula, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Gene was preceded in death by his parents Edna and Stanley and his brothers James and Victor. His four legged companions; Smokey and Sweetie.

   Liturgy of the Word will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 622 Beach Street, Plainfield. Visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Plainfield and from 9:00 a.m. Monday until the time of services at the church. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Gunderson Swing Bed in Adams, Heartland Hospice, and Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee for the amazing care and compassion they provided Gene.