Charles Wayne "Bud" Tesreau was born July 4, 1941 at Fredericktown the son of Cletus William and Lawanna Rose (Pruett) Tesreau and passed away on October 4, 2018 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 77 years.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bill and wife Miriam Tesreau, and great nephew Austin Elders.

Bud is survived by his wife Norma (Green) Tesreau whom he married on December 18, 1960 at San Jose, California, son Tab (Holly) Tesreau, Six (6) grandchildren Ashley, Ethan, Brayden, Gavin, Camron & Madyson, niece Cheryl (Cliff) Uhl, great niece Annie (Richard) Boren, great great niece Hadley, Uncle Bob (Shirley) Pruett.

Bud enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals, Nascar, fishing and Blackcat football.