Ralph G. Busetto (1938-2020)

BUSETTO, SACCO, BARNEWOLF, SPENCER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/23/2021 at 21:26:28

Busetto

August 10, 1938 - December 27, 2020

Bettendorf - Ralph G. Busetto, 82, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Due to the pandemic, there will be not formal funeral services or visitation at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or Ralph would be honored by donations to either of the non-profit charities: Semper Fi & America's Fund or the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

He was born in Centerville, Iowa on August 10, 1938, the son of George and Margaret (Sacco) Busetto. On February 26, 1966, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue Spencer in Des Moines, Iowa.

Ralph was employed as a Packaging Equipment Mechanic, retiring from Hormel of Davenport. In earlier years, he worked at the Libby Company in Wisconsin.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Carolyn; his children, Kristi Barnewolt (Jonathan Barnewolt), and Jeremiah Busetto (Heather Busetto). He cherished his role as Grandpa to Dartagnan Busetto and Delaney Barnewolt, Isaiah Castaneda, and Aiden Busetto.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, George Busetto, Jr., and Margaret (Sacco) Busetto, as well as by his siblings: Margaret Belloma, Mary West, Betty Clark, and Joseph Busetto. His dear sister Betty passed just minutes before Ralph, and they walked into heaven together.

The family is grateful for the nurse who allowed Carolyn to see him and to speak with him via video while he was hospitalized. They are also thankful for the excellent care he received from the doctors, nurses, and staff. The family also appreciates the Catholic priest who visited Ralph to provide spiritual comfort.

To view his entire obituary and to leave condolences for the family, please visit www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.