Harold John Busch's Obituary
Harold John Busch, 85, of Casey,IL passed away at 6:21 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. He was born July 17, 1925 in Yakima, WA, the son of George Busch and Elizabeth Batt Busch. On June 6, 1948, he married Dorothy E. Luderman in Greybull, WY. Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Dorothy Busch of Casey, IL; son, Dale Harold Busch and wife Donna of Terre Haute, IN; daughter, Linda Diane Emery and husband Boyd of Powell, WY; daughter, Joanne Rena Busch and special friend Charles Tipton of Rosedale, IN; grandchildren, Jamie Hoeft and husband Justin of Tacoma, WA; Valerie Emery of Omaha, NE; sister, Marion Jablin and husband Mike of Billings, MT; brother, Jerry Busch and wife Pat of Vernon, CT. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George Busch and Robert Busch. Harold retired from Marathon Oil Company as a Operations Coordinator after forty-one years of service. Harold and Dorothy moved to Casey, IL in 1969; they had previously lived in Worland, WY and Findlay, OH. Harold enjoyed spending time in the mountains camping and fishing with his family. He was meticulous with is bookwork and coin collecting. He and Dorothy enjoyed woodworking and made many beautiful pieces that they shared with their family and friends. Harold loved working in his garden and yard and enjoyed the fruits of his labor. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with the Rev. Dr. Penelope H. Barber officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Burial will be next week at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland, WY. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 6415 Castleway W. Drive, Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46250 or the American Cancer Society, 2509 S. Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, June 23, 2011 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Thursday, June 23, 2011 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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