Walter Herbert Busch of Ballwin, MO, passed away on Nov. 14, 2020. Born Nov. 3, 1926, Wally is the son of Walter August Busch and his wife, Katherine “Rose” Lahm. Wally graduated Salem Lutheran Grade School in Affton and Bayless High School. He was playing baseball at Valparaiso University when called up for military service. Shipping out to the Philippines in 1945, PFC 1st Class Wally Busch served on Leyte, Luzon, and Palawan until after war’s end.
Being the salesman that he was (at least three people were introduced to their future spouses by him), he hit his stride when he got a sales job at St. Louis Lithographing. After St Louis Lithographing was sold to Pet, Inc, he became president of their specialty graphics division, which included St. Louis Litho and McGrew Color Graphics of Kansas City, MO. He enjoyed golf, bridge, sometimes fishing, and while a fan of all St. Louis teams, he particularly loved the Cardinals. In the 1960s, he was honored by the Governor of Kentucky and made a Kentucky Colonel. He was also a long-time member and past commander of the Creve Coeur American Legion Post 397. A lifelong Lutheran, he was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sappington at the time of his passing.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Dorothy nee Besch; three sons, Walter Erich (Sandy Walther), David (Xuan) and Daniel; four step sons, Robert, Daniel, Richard, and Gary Barden; one grandson, Nicholas Trankler; two great grandchildren, Preslie Bauer and Charlee Trankler; along with several step-grandchildren, Ryan, Ashleigh, and Merril Barden, Makayla and Haley Frick, and the late Tarah Barden; dear great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend.
Burial taking place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Our deepest Christian sympathy to Dottie and sons at the passing of our dear friend Walter. He introduced Glenn and me and was in our wedding 60 years ago. We have many fond memories of get togethers at St. Louis Litho. May God give all of you His comfort and peace
Our deepest Christian sympathy to Dottie and sons at the passing of our dear friend Walter. He introduced Glenn and me and was in our wedding 60 years ago. We have many fond memories of get togethers at St. Louis Litho. May God give all of you His comfort and peace
the card I left in your casket said that you were worried about writing your autobiography but I said you should have never worried, your biography is written in the ways you changed people’s lives. I’ll see you on the other side.
the card I left in your casket said that you were worried about writing your autobiography but I said you should have never worried, your biography is written in the ways you changed people’s lives. I’ll see you on the other side.
I miss putting my head on your shoulder while you told stories, the annual night at the Muny, and our cheek kissings hello and goodbye. You were a man of great faith.
I miss putting my head on your shoulder while you told stories, the annual night at the Muny, and our cheek kissings hello and goodbye. You were a man of great faith.
David R Busch – Our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. He enjoyed life and has many family members who will continue sharing his legacy. He will be missed by many.
Love, Dale and Jennie Choy
David R Busch – Our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. He enjoyed life and has many family members who will continue sharing his legacy. He will be missed by many.
Love, Dale and Jennie Choy