Stephen Ellis Busch

Stephen Ellis Busch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. He was a generous man of deep service to family, church, Rotary, and music education. Born May 18, 1930, in Neenah, Wisconsin, Stephen moved to Fort Collins where he was a Professor in music education at Colorado State University until retiring in 1997. Stephen is survived by JoAnne, his wife of 54 years; his two daughters, Gwynne Cleveland and Carol Busch; and his grandson, Stefan Bennett. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Heather; his parents, Mary and Orrin Busch; and his sister, Carol Letter. He will be remembered by family and friends at a memorial service on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his honor may be made to the Colorado State University Department of Music, Theater, and Dance c/o Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fot Collins, Colorado 80524.