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Joseph Bustos Obituary
September 17, 1928 - August 17, 2024
Joseph Alphonse "Joe" Bustos, Sr. died on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old.
There will be private services. Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary, Ltd., East Moline, is assisting the family.
Joe loved his family, his music, and telling stories, which still made him laugh until the end. He loved his country, enlisting in the US Army when he was only 17 years old, proudly serving at the end of World War II as a Mess Sergeant.
Joe was born on September 17, 1928, in a boxcar along the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Ill. He lived at Cook's Point in Davenport, Iowa. Joe raised his family on Campbell's Island, in East Moline, Ill.
Joe married Geraldine Householder after coming home from the Army. She passed on May 17, 1987. Joe worked at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline as a proud member of the United Auto Workers Local 865. His main hobby was working many nights and weekends as a drummer in many local country and western bands.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Joseph "Joe" Bustos, Jr. (Rhonda), Ruth Segura (Bob), and Gerald "Gerry" Bustos (Cheri); his son-in-law, Leroy Althiser; his 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Bustos, and his daughter, Barbara Althiser.
Online condolences may be left at sullivanellisltd.com.
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Barb Lynch
August 26, 2024
Mr. Bustos was at Hope Creek the years my mother was there. He walked miles and always had a friendly smile. I don't think he ever heard a word that I said but always smiled and nodded his head. :) A very classy man who knew everyone and everyone knew Mr. Bustos. Barb Strooband Lynch
Paul Lopez
August 23, 2024
I had the pleasure of knowing this man & his family and believe I had a chance to play music with him one time at the old ships wheel located on Campbell's Island. My deepest condolences to the family to whom we our families attended grade schools and highschools together. May he rest in peace Paul López & family.
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