Bob Busse

Busse, Robert A., of Chesterfield, Missouri, formerly of Webster Groves, was born October 25, 1928 in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Alvin F. and Ruth (nee Mueller) Busse, and entered into rest, Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Brooking Park Nursing Home, in Chesterfield, Missouri, at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 10 days. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin F. and Ruth (nee Mueller) Busse. He is survived by, His wife, Martha (nee Glass) Busse, of Chesterfield, Missouri, three (3) children, Barbara B. Voss, of Columbia, Missouri, David R. (Mary) Busse, of Diamond Bar, California, and Daniel L. (Sue) Busse, of Wildwood, Missouri, five (5) grandchildren, Carrie, Eric, Heather, Christopher, and Robert "RJ", nine (9) Great-grandchildren, Laura, Bryce, Benjamin, Brock, August, Henry, Coen, Oliver, and Jude, as well as many other relatives and dear friends. A long-time resident of Webster Groves, Bob attended Bristol Elementary School and Webster Groves High School Bob then went on to the University of Missouri – Columbia, where he joined the Army ROTC, and earned a BS in Business Administration. Bob was driven to do more, and he also served as President of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Mizzou. After college, Bob worked in the dry goods business before joining Shoe Factory Supplies Co., later becoming president and changing the name to SFS Associates, Inc. He worked tirelessly as a father and leader in his community. He was a Boy Scout Leader and proud hockey parent. He was a past President of St. Louis District Shoe Trades Association and Elder Emeritus at Central Presbyterian Church. Bob loved his family, friends and community, and could be counted on to volunteer at every turn. Bob was a lifelong Cardinal fan, attending, among many games, the only all-St. Louis World Series in 1944, and Stan Musial’s last game in 1963. He also enjoyed photography and traveling. Bob was always busy, and particularly enjoyed yard work. He had a fondness for trains, and enjoyed model railroading. Bob’s life was filled with love and kindness from his family and community friends. He returned that love and kindness to each life he touched. He is fondly remembered and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 7700 Davis Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63105. Memorials to Central Presbyterian Church, or the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 21787, St. Louis, Missouri, 63109-0787. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.

Bob Busse

October 25, 1928 - February 4, 2016