Gordon D. Mudd

Gordon Mudd of St. Charles, MO, died on Friday, the 3^rd of June, 2016, at the age of 91. Loving husband of Jeanne Gross Mudd; beloved son of the late Arthur D. Mudd and Vara W. Karrenbrock; devoted father of Greg (Mark Crithfield) Mudd, Ann Mudd Rosner; Tom (Lee Andrews) Mudd, and Jay (Tammy) Mudd; cherished grandfather of Thomas Rosner, Kathryn Rosner, Eric Rosner, Christopher Mudd, and Connor Mudd. Gordon was also a loving brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Rauch.

Gordon passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016, surrounded by his wife, four children and two of his five grandchildren. Gordon was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, February 14, 1925, to Major Arthur D. Mudd and Vara W. Talley. He spent his early years in Oklahoma and Texas. After his father's death, he moved to St. Charles with his mother and sister, Elizabeth.

He attended St. Charles High School, graduating in 1943. He planned to attend Missouri University on an athletic scholarship; instead he enlisted in the navy and served his country in WWII in the Pacific. After the War, he earned his BS degree at University of Central Missouri. In 1950, he married Jeanne Gross. After living in Louisville, Atlanta, and Chicago, they settled in St. Charles where they reared their family: Greg, Anne, Tom, and Jay.

He was active in environmental organizations and community projects. Retiring as an Insurance broker, he enjoyed traveling, golf, fishing, and hunting. He was an accomplished fly fisherman and inspired his children to love hunting and fishing, and to respect the environment.

Gordon was a loyal and good friend to many. He loved God, his family and country and was faithful to all.

Memorials to Missouri Department of Conservation or Masses.