Paul Junior Busse

Paul Junior Busse, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at his residence.

Paul was born on July 21, 1931, in Adams County to the late Paul O. Busse, Sr. and the late Mathilda (Graft) Busse. He married Leona Marie Bohnke on June 5, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur.

Paul served his country in the United States Army.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur where he had served as an usher for over 50 years and was previously an Elder at the church.

Paul was a 1949 graduate of Decatur High School. He retired after 30 years at General Electric in Decatur and was a lifelong farmer.

Paul is survived by his wife, Leona Marie Busse of Decatur, Indiana; son, Paul J. Busse; daughter, Kristine L. (Greg) Fuelling of Decatur, Indiana; son, Timothy L. (Jill) Busse of Decatur, Indiana; son, Scott A. (Julia) Busse of Warsaw, Indiana; Todd M. (April) Busse of Decatur, Indiana; son, Shawn M. (Carol) Busse of Battle Creek, Michigan; sister, Wanda Mae Hertel of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Ralph E. Busse of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Ruth Ann Bienz of Ossian, Indiana; brother, Michael G. (Peggy) Busse of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Gary (Frieda) Busse of Peoria, Illinois; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one on the way in November.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Busse, twin great-granddaughters, Amelia and Blakely Busse; brother, Ronald Busse in infancy; sister, Norma Lou Busse in infancy; two brothers-in-law, Wallace Hertel and Frederick Bienz; and sister-in-law, Barbara Busse.

Private family service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur.

Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church and School or Worship Anew.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.