Ralph W Busch

Northview - North Mankato Mortuary
2060 Commerce Drive
North Mankato, Minnesota 56003
507-388-2288

Ralph W. Busch, age 94 of Mankato died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Pathstone Living in Mankato.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday February 1, 2014 at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary 2060 Commerce Drive North Mankato with Rev. Don Rauscher S.J. officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Visitation will be held one hour before the service Saturday. Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children Hospital.

Ralph was born November 5, 1919 to Edward and Anna (Habinger) Busch in Mankato, Minnesota. He was united in marriage to Clarice Schaub on May 29, 1940 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato. Ralph served his country in US Navy from 1944 " 1946 serving in Hawaii. Ralph retired from Continental Can after 34 years and then started Busch Manufacturing. Ralph then was proud to help his son at Busch Radio. Ralph enjoyed putting together models, engineering projects and spending time with his family.

Ralph is survived by his son, William "Bill" (Virginia "Gin") Busch of Mankato; seven grandchildren, Richard (Kathy) Busch of Mankato, Christine (Steve) Klocke of Prior Lake, Joleen Nickels of Mankato, Carrie Busch of Mankato, Kim (Kevin) Fritz of Mankato, James (Bridgett) McMichael of Augusta, KS, Ralph McMichael of Mankato; 15 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Clarice; daughter Connie; and three brothers.