George Bousley

Niagara – George A. Bousley, 89, of Niagara, Wisc., passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Mich.
He was born on March 3, 1935, in Goodman, Wisc., to the late Oswald and Elvera (Erickson) Bousley.
He graduated from Pembine High School, class of 1953. He married Rosalie Groleski on July 28, 1956, in Goodman, Wisc., at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1957, where he served until his honorable discharge in 1960.
For a short time after the service, George and Rosalie lived in Dunbar, Wisc., before moving to Niagara in 1963. They owned and operated Bousley's service station in Niagara for thirty-seven years until their retirement in 1999.
During his time in Niagara, George served as the village president and city mayor for thirty-two years until his retirement in 2021. He was a member of the Marinette County Board for twelve years and chairman for eight years. He was chairman of the Gasoline Retail Association Board for sixteen years and served on the board of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities for many years.
Upon retiring, running became a passion of his. He completed numerous races of various distances with his kids and grandkids. Through his daily runs and races, he completed enough miles to circle the world.
George was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus since 1964.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Rosalie Bousley; sons, Jim (Linda) Bousley, and Larry (Abby) Bousley; daughters, Judy (Tom) Parent, and Kathy Hansen; brother, Jim (Sheri) Bousley; sister, Karen Burgess; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces; and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Bousley; brothers, Russell Bousley, Robert Bousley, and James Bousley; and sister, Barbara Erickson.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., on Monday, November 4, 2024, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Niagara, Wisc. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Monday at St. Anthony's with Rev. Fr. Felix Abano Jr. officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund established in George's honor at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 1432 River Street, Niagara, WI 54151 or to St. Jude’s Cancer Research Center using the link at the bottom of the page.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to George's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com
The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wisc., to honor George's legacy of life.