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Obituary: Donald F. Busch, 89, Brantingham
Published: July 12, 2025
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Donald F. Busch
 BRANTINGHAM- Donald F. Busch,
89, of Brantingham, NY passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of
July 12, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born on
January 7, 1936 to his late parents Phillip J.
Busch and Lorraine K. Busch (nee Winter) in Buffalo, NY. He is survived by
his wife Susan Busch (nee Wendel), two sisters Joann Pautler and Sharon
Zima and several nieces and nephews. Don and Sue had ten children between them…
all of which reside in Western New York, South Carolina and Florida. Dawn
(Al), Doreen, Mike, Kevin (Kathy), Keith (Susan), Daryle, Kelli (Russell),
Missy, Denise (Joseph) and Alyson (Mike). He is also survived by several
grandchildren, great grandchildren and surpassed in death by his late
grandson Tyler Busch.
Don lived life to
the fullest and was a lover of the great outdoors. In his earlier years he
resided in Alexander NY where he owned his own excavating business. He was
revered by his clients and well-known and respected by all who knew him in
the field. Upon retirement Don moved with his wife to Brantingham, New York
where they had made several friends after many visits to their cottage on
Brantingham Lake. He loved to snowmobile and 4-wheel through the
trails. You would find him on the
trails in winter as he became an avid “groomer”. He was honored by the New
York State Snowmobile Association as “Groomer” of the Year for his efforts.
He was also a member of the Brantingham Snomads
Club. When the snow wasn’t falling you would find him riding the trails on
a 4-wheeler as he was also a member of the Black River Valley 4-Wheeler
Club. When he wasn’t snowmobiling or 4-wheeling he would be hosting family
and friends at camp or you would find him creating
a working masterpiece in his shop from several parts that were laying
around. In fact a few weeks ago he wanted to make
his own air conditioner out of a pump, radiator, fan and a cooler full of
ice. He will sadly be missed by the
many who knew him.
Don will be cremated and a Celebration of Life event will be
scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made in Don’s name to the Friends
of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367.
Condolences may
be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
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