August 'Bud' Dreeson, 78, died Nov.18, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno. He was born Jan. 12, 1931, in Irvington, N.J., to August H. and Maria C. Dreeson. He a Nevada resident since 1973. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Merrilee; sons, Les and wife Kaori, Buddy, Thommy, Eric, Dennis and Christopher; daughters, Linda and Maria; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in January for family and friends. Truckee Meadows Cremation and Burial handled arrangements.