Mr. Edgar Ambrose “Bud” Mesecher, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:24 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.
He was born on January 27, 1936, in Sciota, Illinois, to Royal and Lorine (Bagley) Mesecher. He married Mary VanWinkle in 1957. Together, they had one son, Dwayne Mesecher.
Surviving are his daughter-in-law, Sue Mesecher of Gerlaw, Illinois; four grandchildren, Kaylee (and Brendan) Poole, Ashlee (and Mike) Coyle, Rachel (and John) Stanley, and Kyle (Kristi) Spencer; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Dwayne Mesecher; his sister, Carol Leezer; and a great-grandchild.
Bud attended school in Sciota. He worked for Admiral/Maytag Manufacturing Company in Galesburg for several years before retiring. A talented handyman, Bud enjoyed working on his cars.
Cremation will be accorded, and no services are planned. Burial of cremated remains will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, Illinois.
Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, Galesburg Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.h-p-w.com.
