TRAVERSE CITY — Milton Frank Lasco, "Bud", 79, longtime resident of Traverse City, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, at Munson Medical Center.Milton was born on April 23, 1932, to the late Milton and Leila (Cook) Lasco in Powers Lake, Wis. On Nov. 22, 1979, Bud entered into marriage with the former June I. Burse in Ecorse.An expert tool and die man and a highly decorated Korean War veteran, Bud proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was even awarded the Purple Heart. He was a musician with many talents, including building guitars for left-handed people. Bud performed country music for many of the area's local venues. He was always a man who gave and rarely asked to receive. A gentle man who overcame countless obstacles to become a man of honor, dedication and kindness, he will be greatly missed by many.Bud is survived by his loving family, Roxanne (Mike) Nelson, Milton "Skip" Lasco, Sheryl (John) Hobe, Laurie Dalzell, David (Gina) White, Wendell White, Tina Wagner and Julie (Brian) White; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, Gary Lasco; sisters, Shirley Ward and Sharon Rackley; as well as other loving family members and friends.Bud was preceded in death by his wife, June in 2006; a stepson, Kenneth White; his sister, Louise Lasco; his parents; and his grandson, Jonathon Dalzell.To honor the family's wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no funeral at this time. Graveside military honors will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date.Memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association.Please share your thoughts with the family at Bud's online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.