Ronald R. Gude of Lake Saint Louis, MO, passed away at the age of 77 on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Laverne Gude; and his brother, Gerald Otto Trost-Gude.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Patti Buss-Gude; his children, Kevin (Terry) Gude, David Gude, and Carla (Troy) Basler; his step-children, Janine (Steven) Lawler, Jennifer Vogt, Patrick Buss, and Stephen Buss; his grandchildren, Lindsey Franklin, Clinton Gude, William Gude, Jake Gude, Sterling Lawler, Francine Lawler, Katie Jane Lawler, and Katrina Ponticello, Bella Ponticello, and Dominic Ponticello; his great-grandchildren, Ashlynn, Bryson, and Aubrey Franklin and Melody Day; his sister, Joan Herbert; and many nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends.
Ronald liked to test his luck at gambling and he was a true outdoorsman who treasured the time he spent in nature through hunting, fishing, or boating. His participation in the Citizen Police Academy of Lake St. Louis was always a great source of pride. He will be dearly missed.
Contributions in Ronald’s name may be made to the
American Lung Association.