Gerald L. Spaulding (Bud)

September 3, 1934 - December 8, 2020

Gerald L. Spaulding (Bud), 86, of Louisville, passed on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Baptist Health. Born in Louisville, KY, Bud was a retired Printer for the US Government. He worked at the Government Printing Office in Washington, DC, Fort Knox, and Naval Ordinance Station in Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Pauline, his sister Bobbie, and niece Susie. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years the former Alice Rinehart, his Son Jeff Spaulding (Trish), his grandchildren Brian and Tyler Spaulding, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. Bud was an avid lover of sports and the University of Kentucky. This love was only surpassed by Walt Disney World and Minnie Mouse. He loved to golf especially with his son, “2nd son (Mark)”, and his partner in crime, Joe, leading to many discussions and interpretations of rules set forth before matches. Bud also loved spending time with his grandchildren and making fudge for them every Christmas. Bud also was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. He had a deep love for his church and offered his time and skills to helping improve things around the church. Bud was a gentle giant with an extremely loving heart of people and touched many. He was always willing to help with anything they needed and leaves behind many dear friends. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and for the safety of everyone a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations may go to Christe Lutheran Church in Jeffersontown, KY or St. Jude’s Children Hospital in Memphis, TN.