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Buska, Robert F. "Bob"

Robert F. "Bob" Buska, found Eternal Peace on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the age of 78. Loving husband of 53 years to Betty. Cherished dad of Brenda (John) McGinn, Brad (Julie) Buska, Beth (Steve) Spaude and Boni (John) Schmittner. Amazing grandpa of Zachary, Kaitlyn, Emily, Matthew, Chad, Jess, Seth, Robert and Karleigh. Brother of Alice, Donald, Richard, Arlene and Thomas. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Robert retired from the Milwaukee Police Department after 32 years of service.

Visitation Monday, April 22, at ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 113 W. Kort St., Rothschild, from 9 to 11 a.m. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society in Robert's name would be appreciated. (www.cancer.org)

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Apr. 20, 2013.
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Betty and family ,just found out of the passing of bob ,so sorry for your loss .bob was always very kind too our family .I am glad that rich and I got too see him last summer..

belinda breske mcclure

July 30, 2013

Condolences to Bob's family and friends. When I hit the street in October of 1968
I worked with Bob on Sqd. 40 the first night. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Chuck Dirnbauer

April 28, 2013

We are so sorry that we did not hear of Bob's passing till this morning. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Jan and Jerry Breske

April 25, 2013

To the entire Buska family sorry to hear about Bob,great guy always had a cold cheap beer for me. One of my dad true friends and will be missed. Bob next time up north i will have a Black Russian and play "Bobby McGee" on the jukebox because you liked that song because you said it was the longest song for the money! RIP Bob.

Eric Kroening

April 23, 2013

Bob was a great guy and a good friend to my dad, Leon Kroening. Hanging out with the Buska's one always felt at home and part of the family. Our prayers are with the family as they remember a very good man with a great heart ! God Bless You and the entire Buska family.....

Kristin and Mark Soiney

April 22, 2013

Met Bob in Dec.1963 as a new recruit.Worked Sq.76 Late shift.One hour into the shift,I new then I might have a friend for life.I was never disapointed,50 years later it ended.Now when I see an empty seat in my boat,I will think of Bob. R.I.P my friend.

Leon Kroening

April 22, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Buska's passing. Our hearts go out to your entire family and we so wish we had been able to go to his service to say goodbye to this wonderful man, and offer our support in person. Love to all of you.

Nancy and Mike Stoehlker

April 22, 2013

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dana Buhse and Joan Winter

April 22, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the Buska family. I worked with Bob at District Four (Late). He taught me a lot. I made my first arrest while working with Bob one night. He will not be forgotten. RIP Bob.

Kenn Ziebell

April 21, 2013

To the Buska Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and father and I always held him with high regard. He was a role model for me and had a impact on my choice of being in law enforcement. May God give all of you comfort and Peace

John Walls

April 21, 2013

You were a great man Mr. Buska. You will be missed in this world. Your kids, grandkids and your devoted wife are an amazing legacy. Rest in Peace.

nancy Stoehlker

April 20, 2013

Grew up with Bob, many wonderful memories of the summer days of long ago. In fact, Bob give me my nick name (Pee Wee) on one of those days.

Le Roy Wysocki

April 20, 2013

Condolences to the family.I saw alot of Bob at burglary investigations in the fouth district. He was one of the good guys.
Dick Liebner Retired MPD

Dick Liebner

April 20, 2013

He was a great guy to work with.
Condolences to the family.
Jim Nack
MPD ret.

Jim Nack

April 20, 2013

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