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1939
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2015
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Ronnie Moten
June 16, 2016
He was a great teacher he refused to let me give up. He worked with me and pushed me hes a big reason i made it through high school .
Christa Wolf
June 13, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Busekist family. Art was a great teacher and respected colleague at Parkway North.
Mike South
May 21, 2015
Thank You Mr Busekist for making history exciting for so many of us. You were never and will never be forgotten.
May 21, 2015
I am Greg Patterson. My late mother, Martha Teeter Bullard of Jasper, Mo. was Marvin Teeter's younger sister.
I came to know Art through Nancy and we talked regularly about the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers and about Nancy.
A few times they visited Kansas City and we shared a meal.
Art was such a good guy and such a good caregiver to Nancy.
Those phone calls at odd times will be missed. I had hoped to come to St. Louis this Summer and visit them while there.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jackie and Alan Kofsky
May 20, 2015
Mr. Busekist was an awesome teacher. He touched the lives of so many students. I met him at Parkway North when our children Marty Kofsky and Shelley Kofsky participated in Students in Politics Club. I chaperoned a trip to Jefferson City with him for a visit to the capital and the prison. We broke for lunch and Art and I met up with Paul at Arias Pizza. I remember telling Paul to "order what you want.your Dad is paying for it!" Paul laughed and Art said "well he would pay for Paul's lunch!" I remember seeing his students doing their walk and talk book reports. Art will certainly be missed. He was a wonderful educator! May Art's memory be a blessing to the family.
Holly Schaumberger
May 20, 2015
Art was a good neighbor,
He was interested and supportive to the Bel Nor community. He had a keen sense of humor too. May he RIP
Stephanie DeLong
May 20, 2015
He was a wonderful supporter of International Partners in Mission. I also appreciated his care and concern for our international students at Eden Seminary. He will be missed by many.
May 20, 2015
God Bless Mr. Busekist and his family. He was a great teacher inside and outside the classroom. He was also a great mentor and a dear friend.
Dan Harms LHSN class of '68'
Kara Mueller (Toomer)
May 20, 2015
I'm sad to hear this. He was my 9th grade Honors Social Studies teacher. I wish I had tried harder to track him down to tell him a couple of things.
1. Indochina. He was teaching us about French Indochina and the 1950's. I clearly remember "correcting" him, telling him he must mean Indonesia. Thirty years later, my face is still hot with shame. I learned to check my facts first before opening my big mouth. He was very patient with me.
2. The kind of teacher I chose to be. We were supposed to do an oral interview with someone who lived during the Depression. I suffered from severe depression that year, so I just didn't do it. I also think I was afraid to ask either grandmother because I had never really talked to them like that, adult to young adult. Instead of letting me fail, he let me make up the assignment, but I had to do TWO interviews instead of one. I am forever grateful for that opportunity to get to know my grandmothers better--I will never forget those conversations.
A couple of years later, I had a different teacher who refused to let me make something up. That was the year my parents divorced and my life was in complete upheaval. I learned a lesson about teaching from that teacher too.
Thank you, Art Busekist, for giving me the benefit of the doubt and not giving up on me. I remember you every time I give a kid a second (or third) chance. Rest in peace.
Barbara Harms
May 20, 2015
Dear Nancy, Lisa, Paul and Family,
What a blessing to know Art all of these years. First through my husband Dan's eyes as a former student at (LHSN), then as a member of Zion and now Bethel. Such a caring and sweet man, a lover of "fun times" (quite the Trivia player). I will miss him almost always being the last to sit down after sharing the Peace of the Lord.
God's Peace to all of you in this difficult time.
Love,
Barbara Harms
Crystal Estey (Roseman)
May 19, 2015
I knew Art first as a teacher, then as a co-worker and friend. He was always so cheerful, bringing a sense of joy whenever he entered the room. He was so interesting and always curious. I am glad to have gotten to know him. Condolences to all his family and friends.
Pam Mercille- Ellstrom
May 19, 2015
My deepest condolences to Mr Busekist family & friends
Mr. Busekist was my 9th grade history teacher as well. He was one of those teachers that made history interesting. I can remember the way he spoke in class, he really enjoyed teaching. Best of all the way he taught made us want to learn what he was teaching. One of the best teachers I had back in those days. If I can remember his class 42 years ago, you know he was a great teacher.
I know he will be deeply missed by all.
Liane Holliday - Willey
May 19, 2015
I can only imagine the conversations Mr Busekist will have with the history makers! His students will long remember the life he gave the past. Thanks to his family for sharing him with so many. Condolences to all who knew Art. Much respect from a PNH '77 student.
Rosalie Cooper
May 19, 2015
I taught at North for a number of years and knew Art. He was a wonderful person who always had a pleasant word to say. He will be missed.
Marc Strauss
May 19, 2015
Mr. Busekist was one of my favorite teachers. He really understood what made people tick. He loved the Detroit Tigers and he knew I also liked baseball. One day he was going around the room and quizzing the class about whatever the subject matter was and when he got to me he asked me "who was the youngest player to win the American League batting title?" I told him it was Al Kaline of the Tigers, which of course was correct. That was my quiz question. God Bless Him. -Marc Strauss
May 19, 2015
We are so saddened to hear about the unexpected death of Art. He was a very special and caring person who knew no strangers. Surely there is a special place for him in eternity.
Love and Peace,
Zella and Melvyn Harrington
Jerry Warmbier
May 19, 2015
Dear Lisa and Paul, your dad and I had many conversations over the many years about the ups and downs of our Detroit Tigers. The last time we spoke was last Thursday and how they would do playing your Cardinals. I was expecting a call Saturday night but God called him home. No more pain and sickness. May God Bless and give you His peace and comfort.
Janice Bishop
May 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family - God Bless to you all.
Christine (Riley) Soedel
May 18, 2015
Prayers of comfort to his family. Mr Busekist impacted the world through his years teaching. He gave me my first and only C in honors freshmen history. Before that, school had always come too easily for me. He challenged me to be and do my best. I went on to obtain a bachelor's degree and then a doctor of pharmacy. His high standards led me to a path of excellence. For that, I am truly grateful.
Cheryl Kelly
May 18, 2015
Mr. Busekist was a kind, encouraging and enthusiastic person. He was my 9th grade history teacher. I appreciated his efforts to bring out the best in his
students. My condolences to those mourning his loss.
May 18, 2015
Dear Lisa and Paul, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Keep your memories close at heart for those are yours forever.
With Sympathy and Much love to the both of you,
Barbara Dalton
Willie Blakeman
May 18, 2015
Nancy
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My prayers are with you. May God be with you.
Julia Jaster
May 18, 2015
Mr. Busekist was a very special man. Not only was he a great teacher but he truly cared for his students. He helped me get through my freshman year at a new school and gave me confidence in myself. I have never forgotten him and often spoke of how he helped me to see the potential in myself. He also was the first history teacher to excite me about history. He will be missed.
Chad Chervitz
May 18, 2015
Condolences to all of Mr. Busekist's family. He was only a teacher of mine for one class about 30 years ago. But it is still one of my most memorable classes. He had us record & interview someone who lived through the great depression. I chose my grandfather. Not only am I forever grateful to still have a voice recording of my grandfather, Mr. Busekist wrote the kindest note to me regarding how touched the interview made him feel. His note -- and his grade of an A+ :) -- did the same for me. Mr. Busekist, I know it was just about 5 months of my life, but thanks for them. You are thought of and missed.
Tom Rockne
May 18, 2015
Art's many friends at Bethlehem Lutheran in Traverse City, MI- the congregation led by his son Paul- join you in mourning the loss of this wonderful man. He led the life of a joyous servant...and we are confident it continues in a new and wonderful venue.
May 18, 2015
My condolences to the family. He is one of my teachers who I will always remember.
Ken Susman
May 18, 2015
Mr. Busekist was one of a kind to say the least. He cared deeply about his students and made his class more of an experience than just another history class. In fact, he is one of a handful of teachers who inspired be to become a history teacher myself. From the stock market simulation to his walking book reports to the trips to Jefferson City, there was something for everyone in his classes. He will be sorely missed.
May 18, 2015
We aree very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are that you find peace knowing he is in a better place. Bill & Connie Ton
May 18, 2015
Art always had a smile for me when I saw him, and he usually had a joke or a story or something clearly intended to brighten my day. We have lost a kind and loving man. May God bless and comfort his family and friends.
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