Obituary of Rosemary Barbara Bussler

Rosemary B. Bussler, 76, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2011 at Buchanan Meadows. She was born on July 25, 1935 in Escanaba, Michigan to the late Harry and Kathryn (Byrne) Lemmer. Rosemary graduated from St. Joseph Academy, in South Bend, Indiana. She attended Michigan State University for 2 years studying Spanish. On August 20, 1955 Rosemary married the love of her life, H. Dale Bussler at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Niles. A homemaker most of her life, Rosemary also was involved in three bridge clubs, Cosmopolitan Club, Service League, Sorority work, Meals On Wheels and in charge of purchasing and running the Pawating Hospital Gift Shop. Rosemary was never too busy to help a friend, cook a meal or run an errand for them. Rosemary was devout in her faith not only in attending Mass at St. Mary's regularly but showing Christ in her daily life; always helping and serving those in need. On top of all of this, Rosemary ran a household, running her three daughters from activity to activity and making sure the family needs were met with nightly dinners and wonderful vacations. She was preceded in death by her parents. Rosemary is survived by her husband H. Dale Bussler of Niles, three daughters; Missy (Ken) Burns of Pahrump, Nevada, K. Jill Bussler of Huntington Woods, Michigan and Sue (Skip) Corey of Belmont, Michigan, five grandchildren; Tyler (Ashley) Burns, Kyra Burns, Trey, Skylar and Jentri Corey. A time of visitation will be held Sunday, September 25th, at Brown Funeral Home in Niles from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will conclude with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. with Father Melody officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Niles. An interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Rosemary's memory to Hospice at Home, Inc. 4025 Health Park Lane; St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 or to St. Mary Catholic Church 219 S. State Street; Niles, Michigan 49120.