Monte Lee "Bud" Thompson

Monte Lee “Bud” Thompson, 57 of Van Wert, Ohio passed away on October 14, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on February 26, 1964, in Montpelier, Ohio to Eugene Thompson and Mary S. (Caperton) Thompson who both survive.

Monte was an installer with Guardian Systems in Fort Wayne for over 20 years.

He loved his family, grandchildren and Mopar products.

Monte was survived by two sons, Spencer (Lyric) Thompson and Brandon Thompson, both of Ohio City, OH, a daughter,  Jessica Thompson, Van Wert, OH; sister,  Terry Rennels, Van Wert, OH; brother,  Martin “Marty” Thompson, Convoy, OH; sister,  Brenda Sue (Craig) Thieme, Monroe, IN; sister,  Cindy Lou (Jim Sweat) Jackson, Decatur, IN; 5 grandchildren:  Aiden Straman, Natalie Johnson, Cade Johnson, Haze Thompson, and Avalyn Thompson.

He was preceded in death by a sister, April Ann Thompson and a brother in infancy, Eugene A. Thompson III.

A memorial visitation for Bud will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur