Oscar George Busboom, 79, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009 at an acute care facility in West Allis, Wisconsin.
He was born on February 28, 1930, in Gifford, Illinois, the son of George and Anna (Hinrichs) Busboom.
He received his pilot's license at the age of 16, and graduated from Rantoul Township High School in 1947.
He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1948 and proudly served during the Korean War, being stationed in occupied Japan until 1952.
Upon his return to the States, he married Louise Mennenga and had two children, Bruce Busboom of Dewey and Brenda (Mark) Patchel of Franklin Park.
He then married Janet Blohowiak on August 20, 1971, and moved to Macon, Georgia, where she was a college professor. They then retired in Green Lake, Wisconsin.
Oscar was a skilled craftsman, artist and inventor, and had many interests including boating, flying and riding motorcycles. His dogs were his best friends and classical music played a very important part in his life.
He and his wife, Janet, shared a love of travel and their adventures took them all over the world as well as all over the U.S.
Oscar is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Janet; adoring sister Hilda Schluter of Gifford; his two children; four grandchildren, Bryan and Tyler Buck, Brittany and David Busboom; as well as nieces and numerous friends who have been like family.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew and his brother-in-law.
The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 2nd at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville. the service was officiated by the Rev James Lehmann, and burial services were at Kopmann cemetary, St Joseph. He was buried next to his mother and father. The USAF Honor Guard will be called upon sometime in the Spring 2010 to perform military honors when the headstone is put into place.
Memorials may be made to the American Stroke Foundation.
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3 comments postedI have copied the guest book entires out of the News Gazette's website as they will be taking it off in a couple days. The entires that were present are as follows:
December 16, 2009
Janet, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Oscar will live on in the many hearts he touched with love and laughter. God bless you and all of your family.
~ Billy Lacefield, Atlanta, Georgia
December 10, 2009
Janet,
My love and thoughts are with you at this time. Oscar was a unique individual who brought laughter, art, craftmanship, passion, and brightness to this world. There was never a time that he did not have a joke to share! He is missed.
~ Anne Hathaway, Macon, Georgia
December 01, 2009
Thank you, Oscar, for befriending us in Green Lake. You were so welcoming to us and our friends, who were so curious to see what was inside the 'dome house' across the street. We will miss your warm smile, your silly pranks, and your kind heart. My dad, Eugene, will especially miss you. Our love and prayers are with Janet, whom we have also grown to love and appreciate, and your children. We take solace knowing we will see you again someday in Heaven.
~ Jennifer Poppler, Racine, Wisconsin
December 01, 2009
Oscar filled those around him with happiness and laughter. He has given us the gift of many happy memories that will keep him alive in our hearts and minds forever.
~ Emily & James Norenberg, Duluth, Minnesota
December 01, 2009
There's a little less laughter in the world now. He will be greatly missed.
~ Alex Blohowiak, Monticello, Wisconsin
November 30, 2009
Brenda,
So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts are with you in the days ahead.
~ Glenda Schluter, Champaign, Illinois
November 30, 2009
Oscar you will always be in our hearts and make us giggle and laugh when we think of you...especially the time when the girls Becky, Beverly, Anne,and Debra did your hair the last time we visited you at your house...R.I.P. Uncle Oscar you will be greatly missed and always loved.
The Blohowiak Family
Jim, Jenny, Debra, Anne, Becky, and Beverly
~ Jen Blohowiak, Two Rivers, Wisconsin
November 30, 2009
Bruce, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your dad. I am certain that you have many happy memories to uplift you during this trying time. As always, you are in my thoughts.
~ Suzanne McGath, Champaign, Illinois
There are many, many stories out there about "The Legend", Oscar G. Busboom. It would be neat to capture some of them here on this website. How about some of the Luther League stories, or back on the farm at Flatville, or the house he modified a mile south of the Flatville church? Practical jokes are going into my book..."The World's Greatest Practical Jokers"...of which dad is going to occupy several chapters!
Great idea, Bruce! I will setup a way to post stories so that we can start sharing these. Stay tuned for instructions in the next few days... Everyone start getting your stories ready!