Edward G. "Bud" Spalding

February 19, 1932 - August 5, 2020

Edward G. (Bud) Spalding, 88, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Lutheran Home. Bud was born February 19, 1932 in Cape Girardeau to the late Edward F. and Erna Sander Spalding. He was baptized, confirmed and married at Trinity Lutheran Church. He spent his early years working with his dad as a log hauler. During this period, he met and married the love of his life, Patricia (Peggy) Gosnell. His work took him to the former Lone Star Cement Plant for 40 plus years. Bud was honest, a hard worker and always willing to do his part. Bud and Peggy were married for 67 years and known for their dancing. They would draw a crowd wherever they went. People loved to watch them, and they won various dance contests. During their marriage they had three children, Edward G. Spalding, Jr. (Kathleen), Jean Ann Trickey (Jack) and Steven G. Spalding (Darlene); six grandchildren, Patricia Rea Miller (Derek), Jack Trickey III, Marissa Spalding, Jared Spalding, Enola Spalding and Edward G. Spalding, III; 6 great-grandchildren. He loved his family and was very proud of their accomplishments. He is also survived by sisters, Kay (Butch) Maevers and Phyllis (Gene) Maevers. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia (Peggy) Spalding; sisters, Ruby Leach, Nora Lee Seabaugh, Shirley Estes Ates and a baby sister, Carolyn Ruth. Since Peggy’s passing his only wish was to join her in heaven. Bud loved his church and took pride in reading his bible. He read it through twice, an accomplishment some of us never fulfil. Rest in peace Bud. The family would like to thank Crown Hospice and the Lutheran Home staff for the compassionate and outstanding care received. Due to COVID-19, private family services and burial will be held. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church.