Warren "Bud" Breese

Warren “Bud” Kirby Breese, 82, of Lodi, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his beloved family.

Warren was born July 15, 1939 in East Cleveland, Ohio to Ira Kirby and Anita Lucille {Rickard} Breese.

Warren served proudly in the United States Army.

He married Dolores Sartor on November 4, 1966.

Warren was a lifelong truck driver. Throughout his career he drove for H.W. Madison CO and J.M. Smucker’s Company. He also worked as team drivers with his wife for Cowen Truck Line Inc. Warren was a member of Canaan Lutheran Church in Creston. He enjoyed playing music with The Litchfield Town Band and Wadsworth Community Band. Warren was a former Bass singer with Akron Symphony Chorus and Honeycomb Chordsmen. He was a past member of Medina Masquers, Show Biz Company and Galaxy Players.

Warren will be deeply missed by his wife, children Sondra “Sonni” Kaye Strong of Lodi, Wendi (Bobby) Anita Warren of Wooster, and Randolyn (Shaun) Raye Vahl of Lodi; grandchildren Ashley, Justin, Stefan, Courtney, and Al; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Nancy Brintnall.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents and sister Randolyn.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home- Hillcrest Chapel, Seville. Services will be Thursday at 10 to 11 am with funeral services to follow at 11am at Canaan Lutheran Church with Bobby Warren officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Wadsworth Community Band at wadsworthcommunityband.com.