Betty P. Busse

Betty P. (Wilberscheid) Busse, age 94, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully at Caring Hands Assisted Living on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, and beautiful soul. With heavy hearts and tear-filled eyes, we were there with her until her passing.

She was born February 12, 1932, in Charlesburg, a daughter of the late John & Margaret (Thielman) Wilberscheid.

Betty graduated from New Holstein High School in 1950. After graduating, she had worked at Tecumseh Engine Products in the office.

On August 21, 1951, she married Carl E. Busse at St. Charles Catholic Church in Charlesburg. Carl preceded her in death on July 21, 1998.

Together, Betty & Carl operated the Redwood Bar for one year and then 7 Corners Bar for 20 years. Following the sale of 7 Corners, she worked at the Calumet Homestead for 16 years until she retired.

Betty was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. In her earlier years, she enjoyed trap shooting, bowling, reading, and was a very loyal Brewers and Packer fan.

Survivors include her two daughters, Karen Schmidlkofer of New Holstein and Debbie (Steve) Casper of Sheboygan. She is further survived by many nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Carl; her son-in-law, Al Schmidlkofer; her parents, John & Margaret Wilberscheid; her father-in-law & mother-in-law, Adolph & Alice Busse; her brother, Cyril Wilberscheid; her three sisters, Alice (Bob) Zierer, Marion (Carl) Pipping, and Lorraine (Gerald) Russel; her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Wilberscheid, Jean (Bill) Paul, and Shirley (Don) Kelly.

A Liturgy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1724 Madison Street, New Holstein, WI 53061. Rev. Alvan Amadi will officiate. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Mausoleum near Manitowoc.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Betty's family at Holy Rosary Church on Monday, March 30th from 2:00 PM until 3:45 PM.

Betty's family expresses their heart-felt appreciation to Caring Hands Assisted Living and Calumet County Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion given to our mother.

Betty was a well-known lady in the community and truly enjoyed people. She was a lot of fun and very big hearted. She truly enjoyed life and her many exciting vacations. She will be missed dearly by her family and many friends for her outgoing personality and her quick wit. May she rest in peace.

For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.