Rest in Peace, Mr. Busching. I'll never forget you...
Larry L. Busching
SPARTA, Wis. — Larry L. Busching, 61, of Sparta, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS, on Thursday, August 12, 2004, at the Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center in La Crosse. He was born on Nov. 19, 1942, to Le Roy and Phylis (Gallahger) Busching in Breckenridge, Minn. On Aug. 1, 1964, he married Mary Berndt in Wahpeton, N.D.
Larry earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from NDSU in 1964 and began his teaching career in Gwinner, N.D. Eventually moving to Sparta, Larry began a 33-year career teaching music for the Melrose-Mindoro Area Schools.
While teaching, Larry was a long time WEAC activist and he was a delegate Representative to the NEA for many years. He was a member of the NEA Committee on Employee Advocacy, and served on the Coulee Region United Educators Board of Directors, including a stint as vice president. Larry served on WEAC's Instruction and Professional Development Committee and he also chaired the Employee Rights Committee.
Dedicating his life to music and education, he was presented with a "Great Schools Hero" award for his service and commitment to teaching in 2004. "He reached kids through music and influenced generations of people who have learned to appreciate music because of him." Friends called him Larry, students called him Mr. Busching (even "Dad Busching"), but his family called him wonderful. For all of the years of service and generosity, he will always have a special place in the hearts of many.
Larry is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Tanya (Jon) Vollendorf of Stevens Point, Wis., and Jodi (Dave) Hendrickson of Gibsonton, Fla.; his father, Le Roy of Fargo, N.D.; three brothers, BJ (Jean) Busching of Breezy Point, Minn., David (Marvita) Busching of Fargo, N.D., and Scott (Brenda) Busching of Williston, N.D,; three sisters, Lori (Dan) Gefroh of Underwood, N.D., Connie (Brad) Jenson of Nisswa, Minn., and Lona (Dwight) Batie of Britton, S.D.; two grandchildren, Evan and Greta Vollendorf; many other relatives and friends; plus two grand-puppies, Tiger and Buster.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Phylis on Aug. 12, 2003.
Funeral services are planned for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Melrose-Mindoro High School, Hwy. 108. The Rev. James Leary O.F.M. Cap. will officiate. Family burial will follow at a later date. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, at the Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home in Sparta, and on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of services at the school. The Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home in Sparta is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonpagesmith.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the ALS Association.
SPARTA, Wis. — Larry L. Busching, 61, of Sparta, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS, on Thursday, August 12, 2004, at the Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center in La Crosse. He was born on Nov. 19, 1942, to Le Roy and Phylis (Gallahger) Busching in Breckenridge, Minn. On Aug. 1, 1964, he married Mary Berndt in Wahpeton, N.D.
Larry earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from NDSU in 1964 and began his teaching career in Gwinner, N.D. Eventually moving to Sparta, Larry began a 33-year career teaching music for the Melrose-Mindoro Area Schools.
While teaching, Larry was a long time WEAC activist and he was a delegate Representative to the NEA for many years. He was a member of the NEA Committee on Employee Advocacy, and served on the Coulee Region United Educators Board of Directors, including a stint as vice president. Larry served on WEAC's Instruction and Professional Development Committee and he also chaired the Employee Rights Committee.
Dedicating his life to music and education, he was presented with a "Great Schools Hero" award for his service and commitment to teaching in 2004. "He reached kids through music and influenced generations of people who have learned to appreciate music because of him." Friends called him Larry, students called him Mr. Busching (even "Dad Busching"), but his family called him wonderful. For all of the years of service and generosity, he will always have a special place in the hearts of many.
Larry is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Tanya (Jon) Vollendorf of Stevens Point, Wis., and Jodi (Dave) Hendrickson of Gibsonton, Fla.; his father, Le Roy of Fargo, N.D.; three brothers, BJ (Jean) Busching of Breezy Point, Minn., David (Marvita) Busching of Fargo, N.D., and Scott (Brenda) Busching of Williston, N.D,; three sisters, Lori (Dan) Gefroh of Underwood, N.D., Connie (Brad) Jenson of Nisswa, Minn., and Lona (Dwight) Batie of Britton, S.D.; two grandchildren, Evan and Greta Vollendorf; many other relatives and friends; plus two grand-puppies, Tiger and Buster.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Phylis on Aug. 12, 2003.
Funeral services are planned for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Melrose-Mindoro High School, Hwy. 108. The Rev. James Leary O.F.M. Cap. will officiate. Family burial will follow at a later date. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, at the Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home in Sparta, and on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of services at the school. The Torkelson Page-Smith Funeral Home in Sparta is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonpagesmith.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the ALS Association.
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