Joshua Wade Mudge, 52, of Saint Louis, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Mercy Hospital.
He was born September 4, 1974 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Charles and Joyce “Cookie” (Whistler) Mudge.
Josh worked for Henkel Corporation for 29 years. He enjoyed car restoration, fast motorcycles and hotrods, hunting and his AR rifles. Most of all, he loved his time with family and friends.
Survivors include his father & stepmother, Charles & Joan Mudge; significant other, Angela Leuschke; daughter, Joyce Mudge; two brothers, Beau (Lisa) Mudge, Lyle (Heather) Mudge; stepson, Cameron Leuschke; stepdaughter, Amanda Negrete; stepbrother, Andrew (April) Whiteside; stepsister, Pamela (Randall) Sample and several nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Melvin & Dorothy Mudge, Herbert & Hazel Whistler.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
Funeral Ceremony will be at 3:00 pm Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Ford & Young Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.