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Obituary: Clement “Clem” Bush, 102, Lowville
Published: September 19, 2026
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Clement “Clem”
Bush
 LOWVILLE-
Clement “Clem” Bush, 102, of Arthur Road, passed away peacefully on
Thursday, September 17, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones,
under the care of his family, his friends, and Lewis County Hospice.
He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 69 years,
Wilma; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Virgil (René) Bush of Turin,
Jeffrey Bush of Lowville, Gerald (Cathy) Bush of Lowville; five
grandchildren, Sarah, Ryan, Tim, Matt (Ariane), and Caleb Bush; two
great-grandchildren;, Danica and Beau; a brother and sister-in-law, Bernard
and Barbara Bush of Lowville; a sister, Clara Matulewicz of Lowville;
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Karen Bush; his siblings Margaret
(Leonard) Tabolt, Lawrence (Wanda) Bush, Marie (Verle Sr.) Walters, Theresa
(Maurice) Birchenough, Robert (Beverly) Bush, Christina (Walter) Thoma; a brother-in-law, Jack Matulewicz.
Clem was born on January 2, 1924
at home in Lowville, NY, a son of the late Henry and Frances Becker Bush
and attended Lowville Academy. He
served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
On September 21, 1957, he married Wilma Kiernan. Clem worked for the tree nursery in Dadville and later for NYS DEC for many years, until
his retirement. He enjoyed chewing
tobacco, being in the woods and cutting wood, senior bus trips with his
wife, spending time with his family, and watching the deer.
Clem’s family would like to extend a special thank you
to Lewis County Hospice and to his special friends and neighbors that
helped him since he has been sick.
The funeral service
will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday September 24, 2026
at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville with
Pastor Ed Steckly officiating.
Calling hours are from 11-1 prior to the funeral service, at the
funeral home. Burial with Military
Honors will be in Castorland Union Cemetery. A luncheon at the Lowville VFW will
immediately follow the graveside service.
Any food donations may be taken directly to the VFW on Thursday
beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Clem to 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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