Ronald Busse

Ronald E. Busse, age 86, of Dorchester, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Colonial Center in Colby.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester. The Rev. Shawn Andersen presided. Interment was held at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery with military honors provided by the Dorchester American Legion Post #517. Family and friends were welcomed from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, July 11, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the church. Live stream was available for those unable to attend on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website.

Ron was born on May 24, 1936, the son of Otto and Lorentina (Scheelk) Busse in the Town of Mayville. He graduated from Dorchester High School. Ron enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corp and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Calif., from 1954-56. On February 20, 1958, he was united in marriage to Helen Blazel. Together they farmed in the Town of Mayville since 1960 and still live on the farm today.

Ron was a dairy farmer for 43 years, worked at Holtz Feed Store in Abbotsford and Freudenthal Manufacturing in Medford. He also was a past president and board member for Pleasantview Cheese Factory, a member of the Dorchester American Legion Post #517 and the Abbotsford Jaycees. Ron especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports and activities. Most importantly, he loved and cherished his family.

Ron is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen; seven children: Vicky Ninnemann of Wausau, Kathy (David) Parde of Weston, Becky (Kenny) Heser of Medford, Sandi (Brad) Hattlestad of Mosinee, Randy (Sandy) Busse of Curtiss, Greg Busse of Marshfield and Connie (Russ) Merrill of Benzonia, Mich.; 27 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. He is further survived by a sisterin- law, Carol Busse of Colby and a brother-in-law, Dennis Blazel of Marshall; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He ws preceded in death by his parents; his son, Rick; a great-granddaughter, Leela Row; a brother, Marvin Busse; a sister, Carol Jean Palchik and a son-in-law, Duane Ninnemann.

Friends may send online condolences to www. maurinaschilling.com.

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