Carl Busse, age 80 of Newbury Twp., passed away on September 13, 2022. Born April 3, 1942, to Carl and Dorothy (nee: Dines) Busse in Cleveland, OH.  He married Ann Marie Thomas on March 11, 1972.  They recently celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran, Semper Fi.  He was a loving husband and father; fiercely devoted to and proud of his family.  He was a man of deep honor and integrity and dear friend to many.  Carl enjoyed his homestead immensely – he loved working in the yard, walking in the woods, and feeding the birds.

Carl was also a classic car enthusiast enjoying the comradery it offered.  He was a very social person and met with dear friends at Cinda’s Restaurant in Middlefield often.  (His family thought he seemed to know or be related to everyone they came across!)

He is survived by his wife, Ann Marie Busse of Newbury, OH; daughter, Cari Ann (Dan) Agardi of Dorset, OH; son, Carl Joseph (Kelly) of Avon Lake, OH; Grandchildren, Joseph, Anthony, and Vincent Busse; sisters, Kathleen Frost of Middlefield, OH, Martha Jones of Norco, CA; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other family members whether by birth or marriage.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother Thomas Busse; sister Jeanne Gray; nephews Thomas Busse Jr., and James Gray.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, OH  44024.  The funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Newbury Center Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to treat a friend, senior citizen, or veteran to lunch.

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, OH.  Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com