Most currently a resident of the west side, Bud spent most of his early years on the east side. He achieved an under graduate in engineering from Purdue University and a doctorate in law from Marshall School of Law.

He was most proud of the department of engineers he managed for CEI for 38 years. Not one to stop at retirement, he opened and co founded with Lee Henn Pathways in Lakewood and Awareness Associates. As an international speaker and workshop facilitator and presenter he was instrumental in opening doors and windows for many. He was an American Society of Dowsers trustee ,a member of MENSA; an Elder in the On Time Community and known as Skanohagwa, in the Seneca Wolf Clan Teaching Lodge as well as a long time proponent of the Creative Problem Solving Institute and Association For Humanistic Psychology. A gifted musician and lover of books and learning, His favorite place to be was out with the trees or at the library. He especially loved the Berea Library and its librarians.

Survived in life by his Loving wife Renie (nee Irene Mazetis), Beloved children David (Eve) and Jane, Treasured grand children Robert, Erica and Saige, Valued Nephews and Nieces: Michael, William, Vicki and Patty; Special women Ayn, Beverly, Ingrid, Julie, Joelle and Lee; and many dear friends and associates.

In lieu of flowers a contribution may be sent for the Bud Brooksieker Memorial Tree Fund. In care of the Rose Garden Respite Center, 11824 Milan ,Cleveland Ohio 44111