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Wayne Edward Busch, 89

| March 17, 2020 1:00 AM

Wayne Edward Busch, 89

Wayne Edward Busch passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on May 19, 1930, to Irene and Edward Busch in Gladbrook, Iowa.

Wayne grew up in Iowa until he joined the Air Force at age 18. While stationed in Amarillo, Texas, he met Shirley Schultz at a roller rink. After a short courtship they were married on Oct. 20, 1951, until Dec. 20, 2019, for 68 years.

After Wayne was discharged from the Air Force, they moved to Southern California. He worked as a drafting engineer. Wayne enjoyed woodworking, fishing, archery club and meeting with his fellow bowmen for breakfast. He enjoyed helping others and never met a stranger.

Wayne is survived by his children Christina, Kathleen, David and Michael; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel, with burial at Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens to follow.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.