Hector V Mudge

Hector Vincent Mudge, 95, of St. Clair, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

He was born August 24, 1919 in Smiths Creek to the late Guy and Nellie Mudge. He married Melba Ahles on November 21, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio.

Mr. Mudge was a lifelong dairy farmer. Although farming was his passion, he also enjoyed camping and traveling and trips north to birdwatch and band birds.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Melba; a son, David Mudge; a son-in-law, Chuck King; grandchildren, Renee (Jeff) Weatherwax, Dawn Johnson, Heather Mudge, Jennifer (Matt) Powell, David King and Kelly King; several great grandchildren; and two sisters, Nelda MacLean and Vivian Konyha. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Sandra Lynn King and Gail Anne Mudge; and four siblings.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2015 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon. The Reverend Max Amstutz will officiate.

Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Wales Township.