Timothy S. Busch

Timothy (Tim) Stephen Busch, 61, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ at sunrise on May 13, 2021, with his wife Lorie at his bedside. Tim was born to Lloyd Clinton Busch and Rhoda Marie Falk Busch, on July 11, 1959 in Marinette, Wisconsin. He attended Preble High School in Green Bay and went on to study economics and accounting in college.

Tim met Lorie Elizabeth Dunn in 1980 at Evangel University. Tim would say it was love at first sight, recalling how he caught Lorie’s eye across a crowded gym at a basketball game, but she played hard to get and “made Tim work for it!” They were married on December 29, 1981 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Lorie’s hometown. In 1984, Tim and Lorie moved to Wisconsin, ultimately settling in Oshkosh, where they have lived for over 30 years. Together they raised three children: Samuel, Bethany, and Andrew. In addition, they hosted several international and college students at their home, welcoming them into the family.

Tim worked at J.J. Keller for over 25 years as a trucking Trip Permit Specialist. On the phone, Tim loved bantering with callers as he helped them move their goods across state lines. He sought to do his best with each customer because he really cared.

An outdoor enthusiast, Tim had an intense passion for God’s creation. Perched from his tree stand in the woods, if he wasn’t already preoccupied by a ten-point buck, Tim would often pray and seek God through nature. Hunting and fishing were Tim’s favorite past-times. Tim was also quite handy. He must have fixed the dryer dozens of times! He deeply loved his family, his church, and had an enormous heart for missions, completing a mission trip to El Salvador.

Tim is survived by his wife, Lorie Busch; children: Samuel (Zachary) Baker, Bethany Busch, and Andrew Busch; siblings: Daniel Busch, Thomas Busch, and Rebecca (Forrest) Grulke; and numerous others, including brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Rhoda Busch and his beloved uncles, James Busch and Donald Busch.

A celebration of Tim’s life will take place at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 2021 at New Life Community Church, 3250 W. 9th Ave., Oshkosh, WI directly following the Sunday morning service. Pastor Mike Marchetta will officiate. A light reception and visitation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Steve Dunn (Assemblies of God Missionary in Germany, https://giving.ag.org/Give/Details/600001-226052) or Brady Bruesewitz (Fellowship of Christian Athletes, my.fca.org/bradybruesewitz).