Wesley “Bud” C. Longenecker, 59 of East Claridon Twp., OH died at UHHS Geauga Medical Center, Born December 24, 1948 in Pottsville, PA, he was resident of East Claridon for the past 30 years.He retired from TRW’s E. 185 Plant in Cleveland where he was a Millwright.Mr. Longenecker served his country in the US Army.Mr. Longeneck enjoyed hunting, golfing and gardening. He built his house in East Claridon. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his children and giving them tractor rides. He is survived by his wife Patricia Pattie (nee: Spring) Longenecker whom he married in Chardon on October 28, 1997.Sons: Brian and Kevin Longenecker of East Claridon Twp.Daughters: Julie (John) Patfield of Madison; Rachel (Michael) Fier of Mentor Headlands and Donna (Dave) Gibney of Fairport Harbor.Mother: Anne (nee: McGinnis) Longenecker of MentorSisters: Sharon (Larry) Scribbick of Mentor and Sherry (William Jackson) Lorincz of Painesville and 6 grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his father Charles Longenecker.Pastor Donald Beaumont of Bethel Lutheran in Willowick.Private family burial at Claridon Center Cemetery.