Elmer R. Busch

Elmer R. Busch, 79, of Ocala and formerly of Meadville, PA, died March 30, 2007 at Legacy House Hospice, Ocala.

He was born in Seneca, PA July 6, 1927, a son of Charles and Hazel Ray Busch.  He married Virginia L. Whiteman August 2, 1947.

He was a U.S. Army Air Corps. Veteran of World War II, serving from 1945 to 1947 in the Pacific Theater of Operations.

He worked as a sales counselor at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville from 1969 to 1992.

He was a member of Ocala West United Methodist Church and was an avid bowler, golfer, and tennis player.

Survivors in addition to his wife, include 4 children, David P. Busch of Kansas City, MO; Karen L. Henderson of San Antonio, TX; Gwendolyn M. Latessa of Poland, OH; and Jeffrey A. Busch of Frederick, MD; 5 grandchildren; a brother, Ray Busch of Erie, PA; and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister.

Calling hours are Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.  A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m.

Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville.

Memorials may be made to Legacy House Hospice, 9505 SW 110th St., Ocala, FL 34481.