Merle 'Bud' Truelove
- December 18, 2011
- Vincennes, Indiana
of Merle's Passing
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“Dear Steve,
We are very sorry about the passing of your dad. I remember you coming to our house and our dads being great friends. I know that you...Read More »
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1 of 10 | Posted by: Shelly (Cline) York and Terry York - IN
“I worked for the VCSC as the Transportation Secretary. Bud drove for me any time I asked him to. He was a very faithful driver == the coaches as...Read More »
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2 of 10 | Posted by: Jane Koch Rode - IN
“to cindy, tim, billy, and all the family. sorry to hear of Buds' passing. Give our love to the family. i just heard about it today, 12-23-11. all my...Read More »
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3 of 10 | Posted by: david lett - otwell, IN
“grandpa i remember the time u took me fishing I had a great time that day i didnt get to say goodbye to you i hope you have fun in heaven
HOLLIS...Read More »
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4 of 10 | Posted by: hollis - washington, IN
“i never really got to see you and the night you died will always replay in my mind because of what else happened. I'm glad i got to tell you goodbye...Read More »
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5 of 10 | Posted by: Heather - Washington, IN
“Bud,
You will be missed. You were a true original. I enjoyed spending
time with you on the golf course as a partner as well as a competitor.
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6 of 10 | Posted by: Jeff Tussey - Metamora, IL
“Grandpa I will never forget you!!!You were as fun as any person on this planet could be.I hope you have a fun time in heaven!!!!I luv you!!!
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7 of 10 | Posted by: Libby Truelove - Washington, IN
“Buddy we will all miss you so much but know you will be with grandma and pappi and Steve. We will watch over your son and his family until we can...Read More »
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8 of 10 | Posted by: BJ Sherman - Washington, IN
“We have had many wonderful bus trips with Bud at the wheel. All the road trips would have never been the same without you. We love you and will...Read More »
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9 of 10 | Posted by: Vincennes Lincoln Baseball Class of 2011 - IN
“I love you dad and will miss you. Merry christmas and thanks for everything you have ever done for me. I hope Ive made you as proud as you have made...Read More »
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10 of 10 | Posted by: Steve Truelove - Washington, IN
Merle 'Bud' Truelove Jr., age 66, of Vincennes passed away at 11:10PM at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville with his loving family by his side.
He was born May 11, 1945 in Washington to Betty Jean (Padgett) and Merle Truelove Sr. He Attended West End Graded School, was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School, served three years with the US Army 101st Airborne Division. Upon discharge from the Military he hired in at NSWC Crane and reached the rate of R.R. Engineer before he retired with a disability. He was an independent insurance agent for many years. He worked for Vincennes Community School Corporation for many years as an extra curricular activity bus driver, taking students to Florida, Chicago, St. Louis and several other places in-between and was a Vincennes Lincoln Varsity Golf Coach reaching state finals twice.
He first married Donna Lee Wilson in 1962 and she passed away in 1965. He then married Janet K. Goodwin.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Steven Grant Truelove.
He is survived by one son Steve Truelove one daughter, Rebecca Truelove; five grandchildren, one brother Billy Truelove from Harrison Ohio, two sisters, Sandra Gwaltney and Cindy Reddick from Washington.
Visitation is 4to 8 Wednesday Funeral 10:30 am Thursday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Burial will follow in Sugarland Memory Gardens.
