Sonoma, California
1925 - 2015
Walter G. Busse Jr.
1925-2015
Curiosity was the compass of Walter Busse's life and it guided him to a life that was rich in variety and joy. Walter spent some of his happiest years with his hands in the dirt. He began gardening in Marin County after moving there in 1956 and completed one of...Read MoreWalter was very generous, a good soul.vHe gave me my first job as an art director in San Francisco in the mid 1970. I always appreciated Walter honesty , compassion and I'm sorry I din;t have a chanv eto say goodbye.
jacques borris
October 10, 2025 | New York, NY | Coworker
I once visited Walter Busse´s home in San Anselmo because I was a nanny for his granddaughters. I honestly thought he was an architect because his home was built so beautifully. After reading his obituary today I learned he was in advertising and journalism. I visit The Marin Art and Garden Center often, next time I visit I will remember Walter Busse.
Natalie Conforti
November 16, 2023 | Other
I have fond memories of Walter and the Busse family in San Anselmo:)
Caren Thayer
February 05, 2023
Walter was a giant in the San Francisco advertising community...a real gentleman and delight to know. Thank you for having such a lovely tribute to him yesterday. It was wonderful to see him through the memories of family. Loretta O'Connell, formerly with McCann-Erickson.
Loretta O'Connell
March 02, 2015 | San Francisco,, CA
Cornelia, Sarah, Matt and Barbara;
Walter and Toni were my 2nd parents and you, my brothers and sisters. Your family welcomed so many of us as part of your family. Walter and Toni will always be cherished and their memories alive in my heart.
Tom
Tom MacAusland
February 27, 2015 | SanAnselmo, CA
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OR SORROW. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WALTER.. Maricruz Nelson
February 18, 2015
We are touched by the news of Walter's death and we extend our deepest sympathies to all of you.
We had the privilege of being neighbors in San Anselmo and sharing many fine moments in his company.
Barbara and Maurice Langlois
February 17, 2015
What a beautiful man. Thanks for letting us know even more about Walter. His laugh is what comes forth when I think of him.
Kathleen Geagan
February 16, 2015
Dear Sarah, Cornelia, Matthew and Barbara It is with much sadness that we have heard of Walter's passing. Our thoughts are with you as we cherish such fond memories of your father while we were neighbors in San Anselmo in 1972. All our condolences. Marc on behalf of the Langlois family in Quebec, CANADA
February 16, 2015
