Joseph "Bud" Fredrick Chute, was born November 17, 1922 in Pawtucket, RI and died May 8, 2014 in Wahoo, NE, at the age of 92 years.

After graduating from high school, Joe enlisted in the Air Force. On April 11, 1953 he was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Gallup in Oakland. While in the Air Force, Joe and Barbara lived in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Japan, Hawaii, and Minnesota. Joe served in the European Theater during WWII and retired as a Tech Sergeant after serving his country for 28 years. After retiring, they moved to Oakland, where Joe worked as an electrician at the Oakland Packing Plant. After retiring from the plant, Joe worked for P.R. Enterprises and the Oakland Country Club. Joe continued to live in Oakland after Barbara died in March 2006, until several years ago when he moved to Wahoo, NE.

Joe was an avid golfer, and built and repaired golf clubs. He enjoyed doing woodwork, photography, and being outdoors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; his parents, Thomas and Irene Chute; his sister Erma Sena; and his brother Tommy Chute.

He is survived by his daughter Linda Kaspar of Prague, NE; his granddaughters, Jennifer Vasa and husband T.W. of Weston, NE and Kaleigh Kaspar of Iowa City, IA; and his great granddaughter Harper Vasa. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

A funeral service for Joe will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is in charge of arrangements.