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.
A Celebration of Life will be from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Perryville Elks Lodge.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
