Richard J. Buskov Sr., age 85, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Madison. He was born on August 20, 1928 in Dwight IL. He was married to Orlean Lee on October 22, 1947. Richard traveled the world during his 20 plus year career with the Air Force. He also retired from Goodyear in Sun Prairie after many years of service. Richard was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, camping, bowling, oil painting and was a fishing guide in the Wisconsin River.
He is survived by his children, Richard Jr. (Darlene) of Madison, Mary (Jim) Landau of Lexington, KY, Betty (George) Georgeson of Madison, Michael (Sherry) of Dodgeville, Debra (Greg) Ott of Madison, and James of Sun Prairie; 13 grandchildren, Laura, Sena, Matthew, Belinda, Guy, Alex, Mindy, Dominique, Jessica, Daniel , Jeremy, Jesse and Amanda; many great-grandchildren including Carmen who he had a special relationship with; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Orlean; 3 brothers William, Robert, and Fran Pletsch; and 1 sister Beatrice Pletsch.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home, 302 Columbus St. in Sun Prairie, with Father Mike Tess presiding. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens where gravesite military rites will be held.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
& Cremation Service
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com