Barbara J. Busse

Barbara J. Busse, 84 years old of Decatur, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 in the Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

She was born on April 21, 1932 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late William D. Kelley and the late Sylvia L. (Beltz) Kelley. Barbara was united in marriage with Ralph E. Busse on March 6, 1956 and he survives. In 2016, they celebrated their 60 Year Anniversary.

Barbara was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur.

Barbara was a homemaker. She was also employed at First State Bank of Decatur (now Wells Fargo) and also the Adams County Treasurer's Office where she was a deputy.

As a "retired" homemaker, she continued in her love of children by helping raise her grandchildren. Family was a very important part of her life. She collected Beanie Babies which fills a few cabinets today.

Surviving are her husband, Ralph Busse of Decatur, IN; son, Daniel J. (Cathy) Busse of Ft Wayne, IN; daughter, Deborah L. (Howie) Girod of Decatur, IN; 5 grandchildren: Kara (Jon) Fullhart, Teresa Busse, Ryan Busse, Rachel Girod, and Gracie Girod; and 2 great- granchildren: Cameron Fullhart and Katrina Fullhart.

Proceeding Barbara in death was a daughter Dawn Busse; four sisters: Luella A. Butler, Velma Stevens, Lucille A. Noll, and Irene Loshe; and two brothers: Harold "Buzz" Kelley and Richard Kelley.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in the Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur with Rev. James Voorman officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur.