Earl G. Buss

Earl G. Buss, age 95, of Mattoon WI, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum, WI. Earl was born August 8, 1927 to Ida (Webber) Buss and George Buss in Seneca, Shawano County Wisconsin.
Earl went to school in Mattoon. Earl entered the US Army in 1946 and served overseas for 3 years. He then worked at the Four Wheel Drive in Clintonville. From there he moved to Milwaukee and worked at Cutler Hammer for 35 years. He retired in 1986 and moved back to Mattoon, WI driving school bus in retirement. Earl was united in marriage to Ida K (Eibenholzl) Buss on May 23, 1953. Earl and Ida were blessed with 64 beautiful years together living out their marriage vows to the fullest. They were the perfect example of, "The two shall become one". He adored his family, especially those grandchildren. Earl enjoyed the outdoors while gardening, making firewood, mowing lawn, fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed time spent at "the farm" with family. He was an avid watcher of Wisconsin sports. Earl was a quiet, gentle man with a great sense of humor and many one-liners. He had a very positive outlook and enjoyed the simple things in life.
Earl is the loving father to Joe (Michele) Buss, Kathleen (Steve) Schauer, and Earl (Trisha) Buss. Earl is a loving grandpa to Melissa and Aaron Buss, Erika (Scott) Mogilevsky, Monica Schauer, Martina Buss (Benjamin Bugni) and Renee Buss. Earl is the proud great-grandfather of Asher Bugni. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings James (Mary) Buss, Isabel (Ray) Scott, Elaine (Alois) Schiessl, and George Buss. He is further survived by half-sister Angie Rogers along with nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like to thank the fantastic nurses, caregivers and staff at Kettle Moraine Gardens Memory Care for the love and "home" they provided the past 6 months. In addition, they thank all who provided care in any way in the past.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Monday, April 24, 2023 at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Parish, Phlox. Father Vicente Llagas will preside. Visitation will be from 9:30 to the time of mass at 11:00. Burial will be in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, town of Hutchins, Shawano County. Military rites will be conducted by the John Owen American Legion Post #287. Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com. All memorials in remembrance of Earl will be forwarded to the John Owen American Legion Post #287, Mattoon.
Earl is no longer wondering "What's Next?" He would remind us all to, "Go with the flow".