Barbara Buss

Barbara Buss, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014. Barb was born in April 9, 1933, to the late Edward and Irene (Abendroth) Salm. She was united in marriage to Roland Buss on February 29, 1952 in Appleton; he preceded her in death on December 16, 2002.

Barb and Rollie lived on Walden Avenue where they raised their seven children: Steven L. (Kathy) Buss; Maree (Freddie) Shorter; Brian (Deb) Buss; Joan (Tony) Overesch; Jean (Bill) Overesch, Renee (Pete) Mesner; and Randy (Barb) Buss. Her grandchildren are Andy (Christie) Buss; Eric Buss; Melissa (John) Volhard; Andrea (Nick) Senecal; Erica (Gary) Thompson; Adam, Katie, and Laura Buss; Michael and Dawn Overesch; Sarah (Tim) Brandtner; Matt (Cori) Overesch; Molly and Josh Mesner; and Carolyn and Christopher Buss; her great-grandchildren are Ryan and Morgan Senecal; Rowen, Reese, and Ragen Volhard; Alex and Emma Thompson; and Caleb and Ian Overesch.

Barb's love and support will be dearly missed by all, including her sisters: Carol (Fritz) Seiler, Joyce Pratt, and Donna (John) Lappley; her sisters-in-law: Sharon (Bill) Baggs, Carol Burmeister, and Jan Salm; her brothers-in-law: Bob (Jan) Buss and Tony (Cleo) Schroeder; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Barb was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, Roland Buss; parents: Edward and Irene Salm; a sister: Helen Schroeder; a brother: Edward Salm, Jr.; Rollie's parents: Lawrence and Eleanor (Merkel) Buss; two brothers-in-law: Tom Pratt and Phil Burmeister; and a nephew: Bruce Burmeister.

Her family, including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren meant the world to Barb. They were the pride and joy of her life. She enjoyed making family dinners where the entire family could gather on holidays. She took pleasure in making ornaments and floral arrangements as gifts for others. Barb also enjoyed camping or cottage stays at a lake where she could be with family and friends.

The Christian Funeral Service for Barb will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 18, 2014 at ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 302 N. Morrison Street in Appleton, with Pastor Peter Walther officiating. Barb will be laid to rest at Highland Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to gather directly at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Memories and online condolences may be shared by visiting www.wichmannfargo.com.

Barb's family would like to thank SouthernCare Hospice Staff.

Mom, you will forever and “Always” be loved……