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Bud Schrier is 2007 Citizen Of The Year

Bud Schrier is a long-time Carlisle resident, having been born in 1930 on the family farm just west of town.  He attended school in Carlisle and graduated with the Class of 1948.  He entered the US army and participated in combat actions in Korea during the height of the Korean War. He returned to Carlisle after the war and married Betty Kading.  Betty taught school in Carlisle until her retirement.  Bud worked for NAPA as an automotive parts salesman for over 35 years.  Together, they raised on son, Jim, who is now a physician and surgeon in the Quad Cities area.

After discharge from the military in 1954, Bud returned to Carlisle and joined the local American Legion Post.  His main goal in doing so was to promote American patriotism and ideals in his community.  Additionally, he volunteered often to help the needy.  Over the years he has been a key leader in all local and many state-wide American Legion Activities. 

Bud has taken a special interest in helping the Boy Scouts of America.  Since 1977 he has enthusiastically participated as a Scoutmaster and leader for the organization in Carlisle and the State of Iowa.  Anyone who has had a son grow up in Carlisle knows of the wonderful, tireless work Bud Schrier gave and continues to give, to help the youth of Carlisle.

One of Bud’s favorite causes involves the proper respect and display of the American flag.  It is almost as if he has a compulsion to be sure each flag in the community is in good condition and is displayed respectfully at all appropriate places.  To this end, he sells flags — at cost — and is not bashful to remind people when their flags need to be replaced.

Bud is well know around town as the “John Deere tractor man”.  Whenever there is a parade, a celebration, or other community gathering, you can count on Bud to bring his antique tractors.  He always makes a few calls to his buddies, and they end up with a complete arsenal of their extraordinary machines.