Meredith Leslie Bud Hersberger

Meredith Leslie Bud Hersberger, 83, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011, at his winter home in Florida.
He was born on October 24, 1927, in Noblesville, Indiana to Bernard and Mae (Michaels) Hersberger.
He graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1945.
Bud retired from Burton Heating and Plumbing Company in Rochester and he also farmed the family farm.
He was a member of the Midwest Field Trial Association; the Fort Recovery Ohio Field Trialers; the Operating Engineers Union Local 103; the Hamilton County Farm Bureau Coop; the Noblesville American Legion; and the Noblesville Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ellen (Cannon) Hersberger; three daughters, Linda (husband, Garry) Hodge of Chino Hills, CA, Connie (husband, Mike) Thomas of Cicero, and Jeannie (husband, Kelly) Simpson of Columbus; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and four sisters.
A memorial celebration will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Pastor Mark Knapp officiating and friends will be offered a time to share their memories. Bud will be ultimately laid to rest on the family farm.
There will be an opportunity to visit following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like friends to share their stories, pictures, or any memories of Bud to be compiled into a memory book. Please send them to: Linda Hodge, 15554 East 226th Street, Noblesville, Indiana 46060 or email to [emailprotected] Or donations may also be made to the charity of the donors choice.

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