George R. "Bud" Laudenslayer, 77 of Troy, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Troy Care and Rehabilitation Center in Troy. He was born July 31, 1934 in Piqua, Ohio to the late George Franklin and Opal Lucille Shafer Laudenslayer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Franklin Laudenslayer; granddaughter Stephanie Antle and sister Lois Beeman. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Judith A. Landrey Laudenslayer; son and daughter-in-law: George David and Lisa Laudenslayer of Fort Mitchell, KY; daughter: Janet L. Antle of Greenfield, IN; sister Joy Stubbins of Warrick, RI; and grandchildren Jackie and Mitch Antle; Alex, Ellie, Sophia and Grace Laudenslayer. Mr. Laudenslayer was a graduate of Wilmington College, a US Airforce Veteran, a member of Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ, Franklin Lodge F&AM # 14 Masonic Lodge in Troy and American Legion in Tipp City. He retired in 1990 from Wright Patterson Airforce Base as a small business specialist after 38 years of service. Graveside services will be held with Military Honors Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 11:00AM at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Allen Marheine officiating. Friends may gather with the family immediately following services for a light lunch at Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.