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Robert Busk Obituary
He was born on Dec. 13, 1915, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Anthony and Marion (Ingraham) Busk. He earned his bachelor degree from Colgate University in 1937 and his doctorate of engineering in metallurgy from Yale University in 1940. On June 7, 1941, in Ansonia, Conn., he married Evelyn Busk. They made their home in Midland. Robert worked for The Dow Chemical Co. from 1940 until the early 1970s as director of research for Dow Metal Products. He and his wife, Evelyn, then moved onto their 60 foot yacht and lived aboard for 17 years. They mostly spent time in Hilton Head Island, S. C. While living on his yacht, Robert continued consulting in the field of metallurgy through the 1990s.
Robert is survived by his two children, Kristine (Earle Hamilton) Busk of East Jordan and Ootah (Carol) Busk of Maple City; three grandchildren, Ted Busk, Kristin (Gene) Berkinsky and Sam Busk; and two great grandchildren, David and Nora Berkinsky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn in January of 1995; and two sons, Theodore and Larry Busk.
No services are planned at this time. There will be a private service planned at a later date.
Memorials may be given to the Katie Robertson Fund for the Presbyterian Day School, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
The family was served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan.
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John Hoshaw
May 5, 2006
Bob Busk, no matter where he lived, was a good neighbor to me and my family. When I lived in Sarnia, he and Evelyn picked us up during their voyage from Hilton Head to Lake Michigan. We enjoyed a great ride and good hospitality of former Midland Windsor Ct neighbors. Also enjoyed Bob's holiday greetings for many years.
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Tom & Maribel Erickson
May 5, 2006
Dear Kristine and Ootah:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Both Bob and Evelyn were true role models. What wonderful memories we have of them. May their immortal souls rest in peace.
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