Mr. Roger H. Busch, 68, Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, at 11:15 AM at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on January 13, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan, to Albert and Madeline (Leatherman) Busch. He first married Rosalie Busch in 1961. They later divorced. He then married Sandra Lafollette on July 14, 1993 in Las Vegas. They both survive.
Mr. Busch retired in 1996 after 25 years with Alcoa where he had been a machinist. After his retirement he worked at Fairfield Manufacturing, Lafayette, and Raybestos Products, Crawfordsville. He then later had a motor delivery route for the Journal & Review newspaper. He was a U S Army veteran, where he received his high school graduation diploma. He was a member of the American Legion Post 72, Crawfordsville, and the Eagles Lodge. He was also an avid "Hot Wheels" collector.
He is also survived by his children: Roger H. (fiancee-Cassie Hunt) Busch II, Crawfordsville; Ronda Busch, Crawfordsville; Robin Busch, Portland, Tennessee; Rebecca Busch, Evansville; and a step-daughter, Starla Carver, Crawfordsville. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Robert and Rodney Busch; 2 sisters, Jane Velez and Jean Millamine.
Cremation was selected with Viewing and a time to greet the family on Friday, September 2, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Powers-Priebe Funeral Home, 315 S. Washington St, Crawfordsville. Military Honors will be conducted by the VFW and American Legion Posts of Crawfordsville at 8:15 PM on Friday. A committal service will
be held by the family at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to: powerspriebefh.com
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