Elwin A. Busch Sr.
January 22, 1925 - July 09, 1925
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Busch, Elwin A., Sr. OREGON Elwin A. "Al" Busch Sr., age 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at home. Al was born on Jan. 22, 1925, in Belmont, the son of Arthur and Alma (Stubbendick) Busch. Al graduated from Evansville High School, and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II as a navigator. He married Rena L. Bennett on Oct. 26, 1946. Al began an electrical apprenticeship and became a journeyman electrician, eventually owning his own electrical contracting business. He later served for many years as the executive vice president for the Wisconsin Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association, (NECA). Al was a member of the Zor Shrine for more than 30 years. He loved to fly, became a pilot, and owned his own plane. Al is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rena Busch; four children, Cheryl Rupard, Dawn (Don) Wood, Linda Apple, and Elwin A. Jr. "Buddy" (Jane); eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Darlene Sasso; and son-in-law, Ken Apple. A memorial service will be held at ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2008, with the Rev. Jason Hill presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711, Zor Shrine Childrens Hospitals, 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, WI 53719, or St. Johns Lutheran Church.
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Mark & Lorie Vincent
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Dear Aunt Rena, Cheryl, Dawn, Linda, Buddy and family,
It is with fondness I remember my earliest days of being with your family at your big house in Middleton...spring flowers in bloom, a quick block walk to church on Easter, playing with our big cousins and the dog, Kybo and great food with Uncle Bud at the head of the table. My next memories are the move to the lake, the new dog, Geeter, time with only Uncle Bud and Aunt Rena after all the kids were grown up and married, and always good stories by Uncle Bud as he, my dad, Auntie,& Grandma Great talked of the good 'ole days. Oh, and let's not forget the games! Then comes my adulthood and my return to WI seven years ago and my visits with Uncle Bud and Aunt Rena and whoever else could come at the condo in Oregon. Uncle Bud always had the big smile and 'bear hug'. What a great legacy he leaves, especially as I reflect on the imprint he left on my dad, a young teenager, who lived at the discipline hand of a big brother and his loving wife and cousins. Without that influence, who knows what path he might have followed. Uncle Bud, thanks for the legacy. You will be missed! Love, Lorie (your neice,)and family
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Janet M. Sonnentag
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I agree with everything my niece Lorie has written in her tribute. I would like to add that
my big brother whom I always called Bud was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it including yours truly
with Rena's blessings and my nieces and nephew take after their mother and father.
I love you all very much. Janet