John H. Busch, age 87 of Walbridge, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Kingston of
Perrysburg surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 20, 1932 in Perrysburg, Ohio to George and Pearl (Swartz) Busch. John attended Lake
High School and from there he enlisted in the United State Navy where he served for four years during
the Korean War.
In 1976 he married Kathleen Mihlbauer; they just celebrated 43 years together.
John was a supervisor for Reitzel Warehouse for 42 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where
he volunteered countless hours of his time and a 50 year member of the American Legion in Woodville.
John was also involved with the Veteran’s Administration and the L.S.T. Association. He rode the LST 325
Ship down the Mississippi River and helped with numerous conventions. John enjoyed NASCAR racing and
spending time with his family
Surviving is his wife, Kathleen Busch; son, George Busch; daughter, Dorothy Dement; stepson, Richard
Miller; grandchildren, Shawn, Bryan, Traci, Chelsea, Julie and Jeff Busch, Corey (Ellie) and Andrew
Miller, Ron and Jason Kitts and Jon Mapier; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Chuck and Dale Busch;
sisters, Helen Dale and Elsie Knauss. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harry and Robert Busch and sister, Ethel DiMasso
Family and friends may visit at the Sujkowski-Walker Funeral Home, 830 Lime City Road, Rossford, OH on
Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 3-8 p.m. Additional visitation will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church,
26535 Pemberville Road, Perrysburg, Ohio on Monday, August 26, 2019 from 10 a.m. until the time of the
services at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at Lake Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be given at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
