John Paul Busse

Jun. 26, 1918 - May. 17, 2021

SOUTH BEND - John P. Busse, age 102, of Venice, FL, passed away on May 17, 2021. He was born in South Bend, IN on June 26, 1918 to Stanley and Dorothy Busse. John moved to Venice from Goldsboro, NC in 2011.

He served in the US Army in the 16th Armored Division, technical Sgt. 5th grade. He was also in the 23rd Calvary Reconnaissance Squadron, Troop B, under General Trescott. He earned the American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with 1 bronze star, and good conduct and WWII victory medals.

John worked for South Bend Lathe, Inc. for 47 years, and retired as a production and inventory control manager.

He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8118 and a member of the American Legion Post 159. He also earned a Knighthood Degree with the Knights of Columbus and was active in the Goldsboro, NC Council 5487 and Venice, FL Council 7052.

Surviving family members include his sons, James P. Busse and his wife, Nidza and Charles F. Busse; grandchildren James J., Bryan C., Jonathan, Whitney; great grandchildren Brinda, Mason Grace, and Forrest.

John was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Ann Busse and second wife Rita Kirshner Busse. Additionally, he was predeceased by sisters Genevieve White and Margaret Fletcher, daughter in law Mary Busse, and parents Stanley and Dorothy Busse.

Internment will be at Highland Cemetery in South Bend, IN at a later date.

To share a memory of John or to send a condolence to the family visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

12/21/2025 EJS

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