Rose V. Bussman

1930 - 2024

Rose V. Bussman, 93, of Elsmere, KY passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY, her daughter Mary Gina was at her side. She was born on August 13, 1930, to the late Fred and Freida (Koetting) Lemker in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rose grew up in Price Hill, Ohio and graduated from Seton High School in 1948. She met the love of her life, James "Gene "Bussman and decided he was the one for her. They married on June 27, 1953 and started a life together. They raised three wonderful children and resided in Elsmere, KY. Rose was a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. Rose was a devout Catholic and possessed an immense love and faith for God. She was a lifelong member of St. Henry's parish in Elsmere, Ky. She was the co-chair of the parish festival committee for several years, a past president of the PTA at St. Henry School, and was also a member of the St. Henry Altar Society. Rose never met a stranger and loved being with people. Rose played tennis up until she was 75 years old! She thoroughly enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and was one of the best card players around. Rose won first prize in pie baking several times and loved her family fiercely. Rose had a heart of gold and her unwavering faith, loyalty, and love for the Lord carried her throughout life. She was a beloved Mother and Grammy who will be missed beyond measure by all who knew and loved her. Those left here to carry on her loving legacy are her children, Paul (Debbie) Bussman, Mary Gina (Kerry) Connor, Jimmy Bussman; grandchildren, Rebecca (Christopher) Dykes, Christopher (Vieng) Bussman, Kevin (Missi) Bussman, Matt Birr, Joe (Britainia) Birr, Katie (Justine) Connor, Nathan Connor; 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Alfred Lemker; lots and lots of beloved nieces and nephews, family friends Tim Marksberry, Kelly Timon and Olivia Winings and several special caregivers, Eileen, Paula, Sandy, Debbie, Wanda and Dodie who cared for her like she was their own. Preceding her in death are her parents, Fred and Freida Lemker; son, Gerard Bussman; loving husband, Gene Bussman; loving second husband Jim Timon and her siblings, Robert (Jeanne) Lemker, Marge (Ed) Finan, Mary Alice (Eddie) Martin, Paul (Evelyn) Lemker, Ruthie (Dick) Hanover, her brother Alfred's wife Sally and her very special Maureen "Louie" Gierschick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Henry Church 3813 Dixie Hwy, Elsmere, KY 41018. A Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Fr. Lang presiding. Rose will be gently laid to rest next to her husband Gene at Mother of God Cemetery in Latonia, KY. A celebration will follow at Mary Gina's house with food and a Euchre tournament! In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made In Rose's name to Seton High School 3901 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205. To leave an online condolence for the family or to share a fond memory of Rose, please visit www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.