Ronald Duane Busch

August 8, 1942 - February 1, 2020

Ronald Duane Busch age 77 of New Albany, died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Morningstar Care Home in Baldwin City, KS. Ronnie was born on August 8, 1942 in El Monte, CA the son of Ernest Charles and Ethelyn L. (Bates) Busch. A member of the New Albany United Methodist Church, Ronnie loved to visit with people and didn’t know a stranger. He worked hard at sweeping the sidewalks of New Albany, and when he could he enjoyed shredding papers and working for New Beginnings. He enjoyed staying busy and getting up early to start his day. He enjoyed listening to country music, but most of all, he enjoyed being with his family and friends. Ronnie is survived by: 1 Sister: Frances Moore of Everton, AR 2 Brothers: Jackie L. Busch of Baldwin City, KS Donnie Busch of Wellsville, KS Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters: Shirley Bowman, Phyllis Gardner, Mona Munson and infant sister Anna Marie Busch. 4 brothers: Michael Busch, Ernest Charles Busch Jr., Beryl Busch and infant brother Charles Ray Busch. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia with burial to follow at Weakly Cemetery near New Albany. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service time. Memorials in his name have been suggested to the New Albany United Methodist Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736