Buss, Harvey D. 1902-1997

BUSS, SMITH

Posted By: Viv Reeves (email)
Date: 2/13/2006 at 11:17:39

From the LeMars Sentinel, Thursday, November 13, 1997, Page 2, Columns 2-3:

OBITUARIES
Harvey D. Buss

Harvey D. Buss, 94, of LeMars, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1997, at Floyd Valley Hospital in LeMars.

Mr. Buss was born Nov. 12, 1902, in Elgin Township, Plymouth County, the son of Frank and Ida (Smith) Buss. On Aug. 22, 1928, he married Cerelle Darville at Yankton, S.D. The couple farmed north of LeMars for many years, retiring in 1967. After retirement they enjoyed many winter vacations in Scottsdale and Cave Creek, Ariz.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in LeMars.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Stanley of LeMars, and several nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William; a sister, Eva Hawkins; and an infant son.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in LeMars with the Rev. Lynn Potter officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery, in LeMars. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today (Thursday), with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in LeMars.