Businger H. Frederick

Frederick H. Businger, 88, of McClure passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Bowling Green Manor in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was born on June 11, 1924 on a family farm in Weston Ohio to the late Jacob and Florence (Holzhauer) Businger. In his younger years, Fred played the baritone horn and became part of the Weston area community band. While in community band he met Evelyn M Kramer, a trombone player, from McClure, Ohio. On April 5, 1947, Fred and Evelyn married and subsequently raised a family while farming in McClure. In W.W.II Fred was a Tech Sergeant in the United States Army Air Force. He proudly served his country in the Communication Squadron as a telegraph and radio operator in the China, Berma and India (CBI) theater . He transmitted and received encrypted messages for the armed forces and Allies. Fred was a member of McClure United Methodist Church and also attended the Country Chapel Christian Union Church in Napoleon. Fred was a member of McClure Roberts McMillen Legion Post #332, the Farm Bureau, the National Farmers Organization, the Henry County Amateur Ham Radio Club (W8FKD) and the Jeepsters Club of Grand Rapids, Ohio. He enjoyed spending time with his church, his family and grandchildren as much as possible. He is survived by his daughters, Marsha (Jarvis) Gamble of Toledo, Sandra (Thomas) Zoltanski of McClure and Susan Businger of Bowling Green, 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a half sister, Joyce Stearns of Bowling Green. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, his brothers, Paul and Carl Businger and sister, Grace Erven. Visitation and funeral will be held privately. Interment will follow at the Hockman Cemetery in McClure with military honors being presented by the McClure Roberts McMillen American Legion Post #332. The family expresses special thanks to the devoted staff at Bowling Green Manor. Please send memorials to the Bowling Green Manor Activity Fund, 1021 W. Poe Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 or to the Damascus Twp. Volunteer Fire and Rescue, PO Box 1 McClure, Ohio 43534, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Businger H. Frederick

October 30, 2012