Name: Howard Bussing Date: March 14th, 1927 - August 15th, 2009 Obituary: ADRIAN – Howard L. Bussing, age 82 of Adrian, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009 at his home under the loving care of his wife, family, and Hospice of Lenawee. Howard was born March 14, 1927, in Adrian, the son of Andrew and Mildred (Warner) Bussing. During World War II, Howard served in the US Navy and was honored with the World War II Victory Ribbon, American Area Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon. Howard returned from service to graduate from Adrian High School with his high school sweetheart in the Class of 1948. On June 19, 1949, Howard married his sweetheart, Catherine Kidd, in Adrian. Catherine, his wife of 60 years, survives. Howard was a salesman for Electric Wholesale Supply in Adrian for 23 years. He then worked for Englewood Electric for 17 years, retiring in 1989. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon. Howard was also a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, and was passionate about fishing. In addition to his wife, Howard is survived by two daughters: Pamela Bussing of St. Louis, MO and Lori (Bobby) Randolph of Jasper; two grandchildren: Carrie (Jay Mueller) Knox and Lee Partridge; one great grandson, Ziggy; and his siblings: Edward (Grace) Bussing of Iron River, MI, Gordon (Blanche) Bussing, Raymond (Mary) Bussing, Maxine Smith, Marilyn Franke, and Mary Lou Jett, all of Adrian. Howard was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Morton. At Howard’s request, cremation has taken place. The memorial service for Howard will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Howard may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. Memorials: Hospice of Lenawee Visitations: 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home (map/driving directions) Services: 11:00AM at Wagley Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: Fairfield Cemetery 7011 South Adrian Hwy. Adrian, MI 49221 (map/driving directions)