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Ronald Orel Buscher

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Ronald Orel Buscher, age 78 of Jefferson City, formerly of Rich Fountain, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Stonebridge Adams Street in Jefferson City. Ron was born October 20, 1943, in Linn, a son to the late Leo and Opal (Schneider) Buscher. He was a 1961 graduate of Linn High School. On August 21, 1965, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Dresel in Rich Fountain. She preceded him in death on June 30, 2010. On January 21, 2018, he was united in marriage to Judy Johnson in Jefferson City. She survives of their home. Ron was employed by Central Dairy in Jefferson City for several years before his retirement. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain and the Knights of Columbus. Ron enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, helping on the farm, and watching sports. In addition to his wife Judy, Ron is survived by: four sons, Mark Buscher and wife Linda, Mike Buscher and his wife Lori, Matt Buscher and his wife Kristie, and Marty Buscher and his wife Emily, all of Rich Fountain; one step-son, Ray Slote and his wife Christy of Columbia; 14 grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and spouse, Geraldine, he was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Buscher and a sister, Laverne Moeller. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. William Debo as the Celebrant. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Missouri (897-2214) www.mortonchapel.com

Published August 14, 2022