Obituary of Ray E. Busch

Ray E. Busch, 62, of Washington, died Sunday, August 1, 2004, in his home. Born: August 20, 1941, in Spring Bluff, Missouri, a son of the Late Von G. and Grace Brown Busch. Personal: He and his wife, the former Audrey Schmitt were married 42 years. He was a Chemical Engineer for BASF, Washington for 34 years retiring in 1996. He lived in Washington for 35 years previously residing in Michigan and Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1962 with a BA in Chemical Engineering. He served for many years on the Warren Hills Board of Education, and earlier on the Washington Borough Board of Education. When he wasn't spending time with his Family he loved Civil War History. He was a life long fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. He was also an avid fan of Warren Hills HS Sports. He will be deeply missed by his family & Friends. Memberships: Ray was an active member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Washington, serving in many rolls over the years from church Council President to 5th grade church school teacher. He was an active member of the Warren County Chamber of Commerce and with the local United Way. Survivors: His loving wife; a son, G. Douglas of NC; a daughter, Mandy Hoffman of Fla.; a sister, Diane Busch of Illinois, A brother, Lowell of Louisiana. two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Talitha & Emma Grace. A daughter, Talitha Reiling died in 2002. Services: A memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, in St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Washington, Washington, NJ, with the Reverend Scott Schantzenbach Officiating. Cremation in H.G. Smith Crematory Stroudsburg, PA. The Warren Hills / Ford Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Ave, Washington is in charge of the arrangements. To view online Obituaries warrenhillsmemorialhome.com Memorials: In Lieu of Flowers to St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Washington, 214 Route 31 North, P.O. Box 264, Washington, NJ 07882 or to the charity of one's choice.