Name: Visitation for Ronald J. Busch
Start: 2018-01-11T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-11T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory

Busch, Ronald J. Ronald J. Busch, 65, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was a well- known Master Guitarist in the St. Louis area who performed extensively over his career. For over 42 years he taught music at the Ron Busch Guitar Studio School of Modern Music. He instructed across a wide range of instruments and styles, including jazz, rock, folk and classical. Many of his students formed ensembles which performed throughout the St. Louis area. After moving to Owensboro, he had played at First Presbyterian Church, with Back Alley Musicals, and other venues. Born in Chicago, Ron moved to St. Louis as a child. He attended the University of Arizona. An avid runner, he logged 100 miles a week and participated in marathons, including the Chicago Marathon, the St. Louis Marathon, and the Big Sur Marathon. He was well read, with interests in physics and science, and was an accomplished chef. His parents, Albert Busch and Geraldine Gerri Austin Busch Francis, preceded him in death Mr. Busch is survived by his wife, Holly Stavis Busch; his brothers Alan Busch and Michael Grossman, both of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews. Services: The funeral service for Mr. Busch will be 3:00 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Temple Adath Israel in Owensboro or the charity of one's choice. Memories of Ron Busch may be shared at www.glenncares.com. GLENN FUNERAL HOME and Crematory

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jan. 10, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Busch

16 Entries

roy drikow

March 19, 2022

Ron was a great guy and a talented guitarist and teacher. He will be missed. Rest in Peace

Mike J

August 1, 2021

Still playing tunes Ron taught me in the 70s, many his own arrangements. He was teaching out of a studio on Delmar I think. Countless hours of pleasure. I can never pick up a guitar without thinking of him.

Barbara Janis

January 25, 2018

Dear Holly, I wanted you to know how sorry I am about the loss of Ron. He was such a kind and gentle person. While you and I only met one or two times while I was married to Richard, I wanted you to know that Richard is heart broken about the news. May God keep you in His hands and watch over you.

J Grubbs

January 12, 2018

I discovered Ron's music with this vinyl LP, which is such a joy to play. I'm sad to hear of his passing.

Andy Gordon

January 11, 2018

Hi Holly, Just heard about your loss. I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you during these tough times. I did not know Ron but I'm sure he was a good guy.

Andrea Dallas

January 11, 2018

Holly, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ron. He was great person and teacher. Andrew and Greg learned so much from him. He was very influential with Greg pursuing music professionally. We have so many fond memories of their time at the studio and the performances. Much love to you and your family Holly. Sincerely, Andrea, Jim, Andrew, and Greg Dallas

Victoria Allen

January 11, 2018

Thank you Jodi for letting me know of Ron's passing. I'm stunned and saddened. We spent lots of time together over the years and I was afraid you didn't love Holly enough, but you did. You told me you loved living in Owensboro. Rest your soul because you had a giant fight on your hands. I know you gave it your best. I will think of you often as I do every time I pass Muggs. Holly, I love you and whatever I can do please do not hesitate to call

Carol Lane

January 11, 2018

I was a retiree with no musical experience when I first started taking lessons from Ron in 2011. He encouraged me to study classical guitar and learn to read music quite a challenge but also very rewarding. Thanks to Ron's teaching skills, I learned so much more than I thought possible starting so late in life. And his teaching method made it easy and fun no memorization, drills or practice exercises just good music.

I continued lessons with Ron until he left St. Louis in 2015. Today, I continue studying with a new teacher but I will always be grateful for all Ron taught me. I was saddened to read of Ron's passing. I send my sincere sympathy to his family.

A grateful student, Carol Lane, St. Louis

January 11, 2018

Holly, Maria and I are so sorry.

Lee Bruner

January 11, 2018

Ron, I know you haven't left your family behind, you're merely at a better vantage point to keep an eye on them. Anyone who knew you, only grew having met you. I'll always cherish the recordings you shared with me and I hope I was able to afford you, and your amazing family, some level of comfort toward the end. You are missed. -Lee

Jan Skillman Evans

January 10, 2018

Holly, Rich and I are so sorry for the loss of your husband. We enjoyed hearing him play this past year while having dinner at the Club and he was always so friendly and interesting. We are praying for your comfort and peace.

DAVID CLARK

January 10, 2018

RON WAS ALWAYS IN A GREAT MOOD,AND ALWAYS HAD AN EXTRA BUCK FOR A MUSICIAN WHO WAS OUT OF WORK,GREAT PLAYER A GOOD FRIEND AND WILL BE MISSED IN ST LOUIS...GOD'S SPEED

January 10, 2018

I'm sorry to hear of Rons passing. My son Miles took Bass lessons at his school for several years. Ron was an awesome guy.

jody serkes

January 10, 2018

Friend, Neighbor, all around great communicator. You were a legend in playing guitar. Holly, I am so sorry for your loss.

jody l serkes

Jan Busch Woytowicz

January 10, 2018

Dear Holly, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Ron. As the former sister-in-law, I have many wonderful memories of Ron over the past 40+ years. He was a handsome, witty, fun-loving, kind-hearted, and talented man. The family truly enjoyed watching and listening to him play the guitar as he grew his craft and the business with you by his side. He will always be crazy Uncle Ron to my children, Kim and Zac, who were always thrilled to goof around with him. As adults, they enjoyed having meaningful conversations with their uncle about family - music - art - food life! I am so grateful that I was able to spend time with him and the family this past November at the celebration of his mother's life. Ron had a twinkle in his eye and a sweet smile that I will always remember. He is gone too soon. May he rest in peace. Love to you and the family.

ken bush

January 10, 2018

I have fond memories of chatting with "neighbor" Ron back in the 1970s at his office/studio in Clayton. It was located adjacent to a political book store that I worked at part-time. I was not into music production and he not into politics but we still had eclectic things to talk about. When neither of us had a customer in our stores I would stop by and he'd kindly play a requested tune -- seems there was no genre he couldn't do!
I assume where he is now the ol' heavenly harps are joined by a new heavenly guitar. So to Ron I say: R.I.P. - Riff In Peace!

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