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Joseph Busch Obituary
He was born Oct. 11, 1926, in Detroit, the son of Alfred and Anna Delair Busch. On Aug. 20, 1949, he married Marcheta Gillespie at St. Joseph's Shrine, Irish Hills, Mich.
Joe graduated from Clinton High School in 1945 and served in the Sea Bees in World War II in Guam. In 1948, he and a partner, Chuck Carlton, opened Country Market on Michigan Avenue west of Clinton. Later in 1975 with his sons and Charlie Mattis, he founded J & C Family Foods, now Busch's Fresh Food Market, which has 15 stores operated by his sons. He was a Rotary member, a Cubmaster and a life member of American Legion, VFW, Knights of Columbus and St. Dominic's Catholic Church.
Since 1986, Joe and Marcheta have spent their winters in Dana Point, Calif., and summers in Clinton, Mich.
Joe is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marcheta, and their six children, John and Josephine Busch, Brighton, Mich.; Tim and Steph Busch, Laguna Hills, Calif.; Tom and Lori Busch, Cicero, Ind.; Greg Busch, Newport Coast, Calif.; Karen Busch, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Doug and Kris Busch, Ann Arbor, Mich. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Cristina Hess, Brad (Amber) Busch, Gianna Busch, Garrett (Betsy) Busch, Kenzie (Collin Vath), Jenny (Gabe Bernhard), Kristin (David Buzanoski), T.J. Busch, Ashley and Kevin Busch; and three great-grandchildren, Elliott Busch, Jett Hess and Brady Bernhard. They are expecting five great-grandchildren, including triplets, to be born in 2016.
Joe is also survived by his siblings, Dorothy Matthews of Mountain Ranch, Calif.; and John E. Busch of Newport Beach, Calif. His parents, Alfred and Anna; his stepmother, Claire Busch; his three brothers, Wilbur, Alfred and Nelson, all predeceased him.
All are invited to a viewing from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at St. Dominic Chapel, 220 Brown St., Clinton, followed by the rosary at 6 p.m. for the repose of his soul. There will also be a viewing at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 506 N. Union St., Tecumseh, followed by the Mass of the Resurrection celebrating his life at 11 a.m. The burial will follow at St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery, 101 River St. N, Clinton, with military rites under the auspices of American Legion Post 176 of Clinton.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent payable to St. Dominic Chapel, c/o St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 506 N. Union St., Tecumseh, MI 49286.
We appreciate all your prayers and love, especially over the most recent months of his illness.
- The Busch Family
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Ron & Joann Finkbeiner
November 29, 2015
Joe was a special person in our lives. He has passed from our sight but will never leave our hearts. In deepest sympathy. Ron & Joann Finkbeiner
Jimmie
November 23, 2015
My sincere apologies to your family may God continue to be with you during this difficult time John 17 : 3
Smith
November 22, 2015
My sincere sympathies to the Busch Family. May God the Hearer of Prayer bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time-Isaiah 51:12
Tom,Margaret,Bob & Ann Noveskey
November 21, 2015
Joe was not only a great boss for 30 yrs but also a good friend and mentor.An honest and hard working family man.My condolences go out to the Busch family.
November 21, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help ease the pain that you now feel. Also may "the God of all comfort "strengthen you during this time of sadness, and may His promise for the future bring you peace.
Hosea 13:14.
November 20, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patricia Atallah, R.N.
November 20, 2015
Joe Busch will be remembered by me always for his brilliant blue eyes, that would POP open when I walked in the room and said, "Good Morning, Joe!". Always with a smile-he shall be remembered with great fondness. The love his entire family shared is a tribute to the love he shared with them! Mrs. Busch, Karen, Tim, Stephanie-always one of his loving family were at Joe's bedside-a telling tribute to the great role model and love he shared with his family. Quite a gentleman!
Kim Sines
November 19, 2015
What a character Joe was! I will miss him! Prayers go out to his entire family!
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