Kenneth ‘Buddy’ Wilsey

Kenneth “Buddy” Wilsey Jr., 73, of New Harmony, Ind., passed away on October 31, 2026 at New Harmony Healthcare Center. He was born September 1, 1953 to the late Kenneth Sr. and Elizabeth (Knaebel) Wilsey.

Buddy spent his life working on the family farm and had worked for eight years at GE Plastics. He had a lifelong love of cars and was a proud member of the Evansville Ace of Clubs Car Club. Buddy was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion, the Mt. Vernon Conservation Club, and the Indiana Sheriff’s Association.

He was preceded in death by his two sons, Tim and Travis Wilsey; and his sisters, Doris Holland and Joyce Upshaw.

Buddy is survived by his brother, Allen “Dee” Wilsey (Sheri); sister, Judith Montgomery (Mike); nephew, Matt Wilsey; nieces, Brittany and Kayla Wilsey; grandchildren, Lauren and Tanner Wilsey; great-grandson, Holden; and nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Old Beech Cemetery, 2000 Harmony Springfield Road, New Harmony, IN 47631 with Pastor Randy Owens officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 370, 516 Church Street, New Harmony, IN 47631.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com