Dean E. Busch

Dean E. Busch, born October 31, 1943, in Wadena, Minnesota, passed away August 14, 2025, from complications associated with dementia, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer V. Busch and Luella Busch, brothers, Gale Busch, Lyle Busch and sister Betty Vollmer. Survived by wife of 60 years, Trudi, Sons Tim (Lori) and Jay, grandson Erik Sorenson (Meighan) and great granddaughters Rilyn and Taytum, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dean graduated from Moorhead State University in June of 1964, and accepted a position at First Trust, St. Paul. Dean was the youngest individual ever made "Officer" at First Trust. In 1973 he was named assistant Manager and in 1975 he became the Manager of the St. Paul Trust Tax Department. In 1985 he was named manager of the combined Minneapolis and St. Paul Tax Departments when the two groups combined. He was recognized and respected in both Minneapolis and St, Paul for his trust tax acumen. Dean spent 32 years at First Trust and moved on to the Hamm Family Office in St, Paul, where he managed the Hamm Family tax matters.

Dean's passion in his free time involved coaching his sons in VAA Little League sports, baseball and basketball. Later, as the sons grew up, he became coach of the American Legion Baseball team which had many successful seasons. The family has had much fun in recent years discussing the "glory days" when baseball games have been rehashed. After the sons outgrew local athletics, the family enjoyed lake life at the cabin fishing, hunting and visiting with friends and family, especially when extended family came to visit. Such fun times were had. Dean also enjoyed his many travels to Mexico, Aruba, Saint Maarten, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and other sunny destinations with family or friends.

Dean will be remembered as a good man who would do anything for his family. He was a humble man who cared about others welfare and had a passion for politics and sports. He adored his "little girls" Great Grand Daughters, Rilyn and Taytum. They brought many hours of joy to his life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to www.AllinaHealth.org in care of Geriatrics or www.mhealthfairview.org in Memory of Dean E. Busch

Celebration of Life will be held August 28 at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 7510 Palomino Drive, Apply Valley, MN 55124. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the service. A reception will be held at the Apple Valley American Legion 1:30 – 3:30 for those wishing to attend.