Vernon E. Buske

Vernon E. Buske, age 81 of Alhambra, IL, died Wednesday, January 01, 2014, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born September 27, 1932, in Old Ripley, IL, the son of Henry Ferdinand and Gesina Frances (nee Engelmann) Buske. On August 14, 1954, he married Dolores Marie Hoffmann who survives. He was a member of United Church of Christ of Marine where he had served on the Church Council for two terms. He was a long-time member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge #105 [Past President, Past State President and Past WOW National Board member]. He was currently serving as Commander of Becker-Reding American Legion Post #702 at Marine. In addition, he was a Trustee for Alhambra Township and a former member of the Alhambra ATA. Mr. Buske was born at Old Ripley, IL; he grew up there on a farm.. His family had lived in Troy, IL and then moved to the Alhambra area north of Marine, in 1951. Vernon helped his folks with the farm until he was called to join the US Army. He served in the Korean War as it was ending. (April 5, 1954 - April 4, 1956). He returned home to work on the farm. He and his wife purchased it in 1969. While farming, he also drove a truck for Bituminous Oil Company, Collinsville, and later Jeff Counton Oil Company, Wood River, IL. In 1984 he started working for the Illinois Department of Transporation, he retired in 1995. Vernon had also sold Woodmen of the World insurance; clerked at local auctions; and collected all kinds of stuff. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes. Survivors include: Wife - Dolores M. Buske nee Hoffmann, Alhambra, IL Son - Mark E. Buske, Saint Peters, MO Daughter - Janet L. Buske, Edwardsville, IL Sister - Arline Vosholler, Pocahontas, IL He was preceded in death by : Father - Henry Ferdinand Buske Mother - Gesina Frances Buske nee Engelmann Brother - Melvin Buske Brother - Herbert Buske (Infant) Sister - Irene Buske (Infant) Brother - Lester E. Buske died 9/22/1995 Sister - Leona M. Prott Sister - Norma Schumacher Sister - Erna Smith Brother - Elmer Buske Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, January 06, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, January 07, 2014, at United Church of Christ of Marine in Marine, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 07, 2014, at United Church of Christ of Marine in Marine, IL, with Rev. Philip H. Kershner officiating. Interment will be at Marine Cemetery in Marine, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, American Heart Association, or United Church of Christ of Marine.

Vernon E. Buske

September 27, 1932 - January 1, 2014