Charles Robert ‘Bud’ Blaschke Jr.

Charles Robert “Bud” Blaschke Jr., 89, of Mooresville, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Meadow Lakes, Mooresville.

He was born Feb. 12, 1931, in West Newton to the late Charles Robert Sr. and Thelma Blaschke.

Bud was a 1949 graduate of Morgantown High School. He married Phyllis Jo Sims on Dec. 6, 1952. They had been married 65 years when Jo passed away in 2017.

Bud and Jo ran Blaschke Trucking in Camby from 1955 until they retired. Bud loved playing cards, golfing and his cigars.

He is survived by a son, Eddie Joe (Tonja) Blaschke of Mooresville; a sister, Thelma Weddle of Camby; two brothers, Duane Blaschke of Camby and Larry (JoAnna) Blaschke of Plainfield; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, brother David Blaschke and his two precious sons, Charles Robert Blaschke III and Kevin Blaschke and daughter-in-law Pam Blaschke.

Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the family. A private graveside service for immediate family will be on Tuesday at West Newton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or your favorite charity.

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