Bernard
Bernard C. “Bud” Mcpherson Jr.
Bud passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home in Otsego.
He was born March 1, 1943 in Plainwell to Bernard and Hazel (Brown) McPherson. Bud graduated from Otsego High School, the Big O in 1961. He had worked at Dick’s Grocery and Hapman Conveyor and had owned and operated McPherson Plastics for over 50 years.
Bud enjoyed collecting duck decoys, taking trips to Mackinac Island and for the last 26 years loved spending the weekends with denny in Saugatuck where they could be found at Phil’s Bar and Grill enjoying good food and conversation with their many friends. Bud was happiest when surrounded by his family and loved giving rides to his grandchildren to their sporting events. He was a board member of the Otsego Chamber of Commerce for many years and enjoyed running his business and taking care of his family.
On May 14, 1966 at the Otsego Congregational Church he married Denise ‘denny’ Chappell who survives.
Also surviving are a son Brian (Lynette) McPherson of Otsego; daughter Amy (Roy) Pueblo of Otsego; 10 grandchildren, Paul (Jemille), Chase (Cassie) and their baby due in March, Drew (Molly) and their daughter Nellie, Jake (Alyssa), Shane, Luc, Lia, Ella, Maria and her daughter Hailey, Matt (Julie) and their children, Nya, Lexi, Lucas and Kylie; his siblings, Melinda (Bruce) Kling, Roger (Linda) McPherson and Tim (Diane) McPherson along with several nieces and nephews.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Robert Pueblo.
Friends may visit with Bud’s family Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 27, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Bud may be made to the
Otsego Public Schools Foundation
or
Wings of Hope Hospice.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Randy Vansparrentak
September 23, 2019 at 2:58 pm
Tim and Family so sorry for your loss.
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Fred and Michelle McCloud
September 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Sorry to hear of Buds’ passing. Denny and family you will be in our thoughts. We were very fortunate to have worked for the McPherson’s for many years. Bud was a very caring person who I enjoyed talking to whenever the opportunity arose. He will be missed by many.
Reply
Keith Kling
September 23, 2019 at 3:35 pm
Sorry to hear. I worked at McPherson Plastics between college years and Bud was always a real gentleman.
Reply
Rod Wagonmaker
September 23, 2019 at 3:59 pm
Our prayers go out to the family. Bud was a dear friend, he will be
missed!
Reply
Michelle sweet
September 23, 2019 at 4:21 pm
So sorry for your loss worked at McPherson’ plastic Bud was a very nice Gentle men
Reply
Chuck Moore Jr.
September 23, 2019 at 4:24 pm
Bud was a great man. He will be missed by family and friends. I consider myself both. We will all miss you.
Reply
Maryln Langeance
September 23, 2019 at 5:30 pm
So sorry to hear about Bud. He has always been a good friend. We hae enjoyed many class activities. He will be greatly missed.
Reply
Pat and Lou Burroughs
September 23, 2019 at 5:32 pm
So sorry to lose a such a good friend and neighbor. We will miss Bud – his smile and his laughter.
Reply
Anya Krone
September 23, 2019 at 5:54 pm
Bud was a very nice man. I really enjoyed the couple times I got to speak to him. Though I know more of the other family I would like to give my condolences to the family for the loss of a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Reply
John Gibson
September 23, 2019 at 5:58 pm
My heartfelt condolences to Denny and the McPherson family. Bud was my 1961 OHS classmate and I have many fond memories of our high school days together. May God’s blessings be upon the McPherson family at this difficult time.
Reply
Brenda Loviska
September 23, 2019 at 6:31 pm
My sincere condolences to Denny, Brian and Amy and the whole McPherson family! Bud was an awesome caring man. It was a pleasure knowing him and the family.
Reply
David & Sandy LaFountaine
September 23, 2019 at 6:50 pm
We’re sending our condolences to Amy and the McPherson Family. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers during this terrible loss.
Reply
Don &Jan Stanfill
September 23, 2019 at 6:58 pm
Denny and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.Bud was a great guy that treated us as friends from the moment Roy and Amy introduced us. You all are in our hearts and prayers.
With all our love,
Don & Jan Stanfill
Reply
Terri
September 23, 2019 at 7:08 pm
I work at McPherson and I will always remember his smile and when I would ask him how he was doing he would reply well I woke up and am walking so I guess pretty good he will be missed dearly and the shop won’t be the same I am going to miss him prayers for all the family
Reply
Pat Miner
September 23, 2019 at 8:00 pm
So sad, I’m sorry for the family especially Denny. I remember all the fun times we had at Sue’s house. Bud was one of the cool guys.
Reply
Mike Morton
September 23, 2019 at 8:09 pm
My thoughts and prayers will be with Denny and her entire family that you all may find peace and inner strength.
Reply
Michael and Linda Crandall
September 23, 2019 at 8:13 pm
Denny and family: We have known Bud for over 50 years and somehow we struggle to find the right words to describe such a “good man”. After working with, and for him over the years, we came to know him as a man respected and admired throughout the community. His cheerfulness and good nature is rare and will be missed by all. Mike & Linda
Reply
Cindy and Larry Korf
September 23, 2019 at 8:42 pm
Sorry to hear of Buds passing. Denny, our hearts go out to you and the family. We will miss the visits with Bud in Saugatuck. Larry and I are always around if there’s anything you need.
Reply
Janet Vansparrentak
September 23, 2019 at 10:49 pm
I worked at McPherson a long time ago, but remember that Bud always came in with a smile and asking how your day was, so sorry for the family’s loss, prayers for everyone
Reply
Laurie Holewa
September 23, 2019 at 11:52 pm
you can beat me to the bank ha ha. you will be missed,
Reply
Deb Beattie
September 24, 2019 at 12:49 am
Condolences to his family and friends.
He was a good business man, and an asset to the community.
Reply
Carol Watson
September 24, 2019 at 6:55 am
Amy, Roy and family I’m so sorry to hear that your father has passed away! Awesome man! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Love you Carol
Reply
Kelly and Joe Bohl
September 24, 2019 at 8:36 am
Brian, Lynette and family –
So very sorry for your loss. Your dad always seemed to be cheerful and kind. We will keep your entire family in our thoughts,
Reply
Steve and Lynn Britton
September 24, 2019 at 9:34 am
Condolences to the entire McPherson family. We are so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.
Reply
Michelyn Pasteur
September 24, 2019 at 9:42 am
Dear Denny and Family, So sorry for the loss of Bud. What a kind and loving man. We know he will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Micki and Ernie Pasteur
Reply
Russell Scott
September 24, 2019 at 10:14 am
To all the McPherson family, my sincerest condolences in the loss of Bud he had a great sense of humor and a quick joke to tell I was honored to call him a friend he will be missed by so many.
Reply
Tracy Breihof
September 24, 2019 at 11:35 am
I am so very sorry. Bud was a bright shining light to all of us who had the privilege of knowing him.
Reply
John Oisten
September 24, 2019 at 5:50 pm
Sorry to hear about Bud was great man I will miss him are prayers with the family
Reply
Jackie Ransbottom Stack
September 24, 2019 at 7:53 pm
Denny, Brian, Lynette, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. He was the kindest, sweetest man who loved his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed tremendously.
Reply
Tim and Laurie Andrus
September 24, 2019 at 8:23 pm
Brian, Lynette and family,
We are praying you feel the love surround you and it helps lessen your pain. You are in our thoughts.
Tim and Laurie
Reply
Deb Lovett- Seekman
September 25, 2019 at 10:41 am
Denny, Brian, Amy, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your families.
Reply
John & Diane Glessner
September 26, 2019 at 8:29 pm
Dear McPherson family,
It saddens us to hear of your loss. Bud and the whole McPherson family have had such a positive influence to our community and we can’t imagine the sadness this brings to all of you. We had been praying for Bud and will continue to pray in the days ahead for all of you. May God’s strength be with you. In Christ’s love, John & Diane Glessner
Reply
Ronnie Marks
September 27, 2019 at 9:56 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the McPherson family and the many friends that Bud had. One of the nicest gentleman I have had the pleasure to meet and work for in my lifetime. He was very approachable and very easy to talk to…..we will miss him around the shop.
Reply
Barb Vernia
September 28, 2019 at 8:24 pm
So sorry for your loss.
Reply
Joan R Walters
September 29, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Tim and Diane, Roger and Linda, Melina and Bruce and families – so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Thought and prayers are with you.
Joan
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He was born March 1, 1943 in Plainwell to Bernard and Hazel (Brown) McPherson. Bud graduated from Otsego High School, the Big O in 1961. He had worked at Dick’s Grocery and Hapman Conveyor and had owned and operated McPherson Plastics for over 50 years.
Bud enjoyed collecting duck decoys, taking trips to Mackinac Island and for the last 26 years loved spending the weekends with denny in Saugatuck where they could be found at Phil’s Bar and Grill enjoying good food and conversation with their many friends. Bud was happiest when surrounded by his family and loved giving rides to his grandchildren to their sporting events. He was a board member of the Otsego Chamber of Commerce for many years and enjoyed running his business and taking care of his family.
On May 14, 1966 at the Otsego Congregational Church he married Denise ‘denny’ Chappell who survives.
Also surviving are a son Brian (Lynette) McPherson of Otsego; daughter Amy (Roy) Pueblo of Otsego; 10 grandchildren, Paul (Jemille), Chase (Cassie) and their baby due in March, Drew (Molly) and their daughter Nellie, Jake (Alyssa), Shane, Luc, Lia, Ella, Maria and her daughter Hailey, Matt (Julie) and their children, Nya, Lexi, Lucas and Kylie; his siblings, Melinda (Bruce) Kling, Roger (Linda) McPherson and Tim (Diane) McPherson along with several nieces and nephews.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Robert Pueblo.
Friends may visit with Bud’s family Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 27, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Bud may be made to the
Otsego Public Schools Foundation
or
Wings of Hope Hospice.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Bernard C. “Bud” McPherson Jr.
Condolence Messages
Randy Vansparrentak
September 23, 2019 at 2:58 pm
Tim and Family so sorry for your loss.
Reply
Fred and Michelle McCloud
September 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Sorry to hear of Buds’ passing. Denny and family you will be in our thoughts. We were very fortunate to have worked for the McPherson’s for many years. Bud was a very caring person who I enjoyed talking to whenever the opportunity arose. He will be missed by many.
Reply
Keith Kling
September 23, 2019 at 3:35 pm
Sorry to hear. I worked at McPherson Plastics between college years and Bud was always a real gentleman.
Reply
Rod Wagonmaker
September 23, 2019 at 3:59 pm
Our prayers go out to the family. Bud was a dear friend, he will be
missed!
Reply
Michelle sweet
September 23, 2019 at 4:21 pm
So sorry for your loss worked at McPherson’ plastic Bud was a very nice Gentle men
Reply
Chuck Moore Jr.
September 23, 2019 at 4:24 pm
Bud was a great man. He will be missed by family and friends. I consider myself both. We will all miss you.
Reply
Maryln Langeance
September 23, 2019 at 5:30 pm
So sorry to hear about Bud. He has always been a good friend. We hae enjoyed many class activities. He will be greatly missed.
Reply
Pat and Lou Burroughs
September 23, 2019 at 5:32 pm
So sorry to lose a such a good friend and neighbor. We will miss Bud – his smile and his laughter.
Reply
Anya Krone
September 23, 2019 at 5:54 pm
Bud was a very nice man. I really enjoyed the couple times I got to speak to him. Though I know more of the other family I would like to give my condolences to the family for the loss of a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Reply
John Gibson
September 23, 2019 at 5:58 pm
My heartfelt condolences to Denny and the McPherson family. Bud was my 1961 OHS classmate and I have many fond memories of our high school days together. May God’s blessings be upon the McPherson family at this difficult time.
Reply
Brenda Loviska
September 23, 2019 at 6:31 pm
My sincere condolences to Denny, Brian and Amy and the whole McPherson family! Bud was an awesome caring man. It was a pleasure knowing him and the family.
Reply
David & Sandy LaFountaine
September 23, 2019 at 6:50 pm
We’re sending our condolences to Amy and the McPherson Family. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers during this terrible loss.
Reply
Don &Jan Stanfill
September 23, 2019 at 6:58 pm
Denny and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.Bud was a great guy that treated us as friends from the moment Roy and Amy introduced us. You all are in our hearts and prayers.
With all our love,
Don & Jan Stanfill
Reply
Terri
September 23, 2019 at 7:08 pm
I work at McPherson and I will always remember his smile and when I would ask him how he was doing he would reply well I woke up and am walking so I guess pretty good he will be missed dearly and the shop won’t be the same I am going to miss him prayers for all the family
Reply
Pat Miner
September 23, 2019 at 8:00 pm
So sad, I’m sorry for the family especially Denny. I remember all the fun times we had at Sue’s house. Bud was one of the cool guys.
Reply
Mike Morton
September 23, 2019 at 8:09 pm
My thoughts and prayers will be with Denny and her entire family that you all may find peace and inner strength.
Reply
Michael and Linda Crandall
September 23, 2019 at 8:13 pm
Denny and family: We have known Bud for over 50 years and somehow we struggle to find the right words to describe such a “good man”. After working with, and for him over the years, we came to know him as a man respected and admired throughout the community. His cheerfulness and good nature is rare and will be missed by all. Mike & Linda
Reply
Cindy and Larry Korf
September 23, 2019 at 8:42 pm
Sorry to hear of Buds passing. Denny, our hearts go out to you and the family. We will miss the visits with Bud in Saugatuck. Larry and I are always around if there’s anything you need.
Reply
Janet Vansparrentak
September 23, 2019 at 10:49 pm
I worked at McPherson a long time ago, but remember that Bud always came in with a smile and asking how your day was, so sorry for the family’s loss, prayers for everyone
Reply
Laurie Holewa
September 23, 2019 at 11:52 pm
you can beat me to the bank ha ha. you will be missed,
Reply
Deb Beattie
September 24, 2019 at 12:49 am
Condolences to his family and friends.
He was a good business man, and an asset to the community.
Reply
Carol Watson
September 24, 2019 at 6:55 am
Amy, Roy and family I’m so sorry to hear that your father has passed away! Awesome man! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Love you Carol
Reply
Kelly and Joe Bohl
September 24, 2019 at 8:36 am
Brian, Lynette and family –
So very sorry for your loss. Your dad always seemed to be cheerful and kind. We will keep your entire family in our thoughts,
Reply
Steve and Lynn Britton
September 24, 2019 at 9:34 am
Condolences to the entire McPherson family. We are so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.
Reply
Michelyn Pasteur
September 24, 2019 at 9:42 am
Dear Denny and Family, So sorry for the loss of Bud. What a kind and loving man. We know he will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Micki and Ernie Pasteur
Reply
Russell Scott
September 24, 2019 at 10:14 am
To all the McPherson family, my sincerest condolences in the loss of Bud he had a great sense of humor and a quick joke to tell I was honored to call him a friend he will be missed by so many.
Reply
Tracy Breihof
September 24, 2019 at 11:35 am
I am so very sorry. Bud was a bright shining light to all of us who had the privilege of knowing him.
Reply
John Oisten
September 24, 2019 at 5:50 pm
Sorry to hear about Bud was great man I will miss him are prayers with the family
Reply
Jackie Ransbottom Stack
September 24, 2019 at 7:53 pm
Denny, Brian, Lynette, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. He was the kindest, sweetest man who loved his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed tremendously.
Reply
Tim and Laurie Andrus
September 24, 2019 at 8:23 pm
Brian, Lynette and family,
We are praying you feel the love surround you and it helps lessen your pain. You are in our thoughts.
Tim and Laurie
Reply
Deb Lovett- Seekman
September 25, 2019 at 10:41 am
Denny, Brian, Amy, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your families.
Reply
John & Diane Glessner
September 26, 2019 at 8:29 pm
Dear McPherson family,
It saddens us to hear of your loss. Bud and the whole McPherson family have had such a positive influence to our community and we can’t imagine the sadness this brings to all of you. We had been praying for Bud and will continue to pray in the days ahead for all of you. May God’s strength be with you. In Christ’s love, John & Diane Glessner
Reply
Ronnie Marks
September 27, 2019 at 9:56 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the McPherson family and the many friends that Bud had. One of the nicest gentleman I have had the pleasure to meet and work for in my lifetime. He was very approachable and very easy to talk to…..we will miss him around the shop.
Reply
Barb Vernia
September 28, 2019 at 8:24 pm
So sorry for your loss.
Reply
Joan R Walters
September 29, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Tim and Diane, Roger and Linda, Melina and Bruce and families – so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Thought and prayers are with you.
Joan
Reply
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