Robert “Bob” Bush

February 26, 1930 - November 30, 2010

Robert “Bob” Bush, age 80, of Willoughby, died Nov. 30, 2010, at UHHS Geauga Medical Center in Claridon Township. He was born Feb. 26, 1930, in Cleveland, and lived in Chardon for 11 years before moving to Willoughby earlier this year. Mr. Bush was an independent insurance agent for 55 years in Willoughby Hills. Bob Bush married Harriet Ramsten on Nov. 23, 1951, in Cleveland Heights. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a 1949 graduate of Brush High School, playing football, baseball and running track. He was inducted into the Brush High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. Bush was a member of the Mayfield JC’s, Lions Club, Elks Lodge 549 and sang in the Hilltoppers Barber Shop Chorus for many years. He coached boys and girls Little League Baseball teams in Highland Heights when his children were young. Mr. Bush enjoyed bowling, fishing, sailing and boating, tennis, camping, traveling and nature. For decades, he and his family enjoyed their Chautauqua Lake property. He was a member of the Mentor Lagoons Yacht Club. An avid golfer, he conceived and hosted the Bush Classic Golf Tournament, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this past summer. His son, Erik, and close friends plan to continue the annual event in his honor. Survivors are his wife, Harriet (nee: Ramsten) Bush; children, Linda (Gary Anderson) Bush of Pilot Point, Texas, Erik (Beth) Bush of Alpharetta, Ga., and Laura Bush of Chardon; grandchildren, Karl Anderson, Jessica and Justin Bush, Ben and Brandon Rude, and Carlyn and Lisa Rowe; brothers, Clarence (Gerry) Bush of Bedford, Ralph (Evie) Bush of Mentor, and Ronald (Nancy) Bush of Mentor; and brother-in-law, David Henning of Willowick. He was preceded in death by his son, Karl Bush; parents, Arnold L. and Elizabeth (nee: Buehner) Bush; sister, Arlene Henning; and in-laws, Fred and May (nee: Palm) Ramsten. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, at Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon. Pastor Dan Drew of the church will officiate at services. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 7, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., (on State Route 44, 500 feet south of Route 6/Chardon Square), Chardon, and immediately following the service at the church. Private family burial will be held. Contributions are suggested to SpiritHorse Equine Youth Experiences, C/O Point Bank, 200 S Highway 377, Pilot Point, TX 76258. Information and online condolences at www.burrservice.com.

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Bob was a warm and friendly person and it was obvious that he loved his family and his grandkids. We were amazed how mentally and physically fit he was. Steve enjoyed playing golf with Bob in Texas. He lived life to the fullest. We share in your loss and our prayers and thoughts are with Harriet and all of his children and grandchildren. Love, Steve. Barb. Jeff and Kyle Sanders

Laura -So sorry to hear of the passing of your father.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Michael

We find ourselves saying, Dad would have loved this..." and then realize that he already loves it, already sees it, is sharing in it with us; we just miss him loving it, seeing it, and sharing in it. Our loss feels huge, our faith endures.Love you, Daddy!

I am so sorry about Bob's death. I know he will be so greatly missed by all of his family- but especially his sweet, sweet wife! You are all in my thoughts, prayers and heart at this tough time. Love Lou Campbell

So sorry to hear about Bob. My family sends our condolences. I always had lots of fun at the Bush house. Channel vaulting, stair jumping, wake jumping and Husker Du. Rest in peace.

I have soo many memories of Mr. Bush as does my entire family. We lived 2 houses apart in Highland Heights growing up. I'll start with learning to Water Ski at Lake Chautauqua, he forgot to tell me to let go of the rope..learned to snow ski in NY with the Bush Family. My family has many fond memories of Lake Chautauqua. I earned a dollar my first time up to the Bush cottage, being able spell "Lake Chautauqau" by the end of the weekend. My parents have many memories of playing golf and bowling with Bob & Harriet. Bob was always singing and dancing! All good times. You are all in our prayers, love, Jill.

Bob has been our insurance agent for 35 years, and for my parents for many years before that.I remember (fondly) that Mr. and Mrs. Bush were at Dick's and my wedding............on March 23, 1975.Bob was always upbeat, pleasant and professional and I know he was a blessing to his family.I am so sorry for your loss, and am sending you our deepest sympathy, Franny and Dick Pursell..... andSelma and Herb Josephson (in spirit, I speak for them !)

I did not know Bob Bush, but I know his daughter Linda. Linda has immeasurably enriched our work with children at East Dallas Community Schools. Knowing that "the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree", I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Harriet and Bob for their gift of Linda to our world and our work.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY FOR BOB'S FAMILY. HE WAS ONE HELL OF A GUY. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. BOB ROEDERSHEIMER & FAMILY

i'm sorry that bob has passed away - bob was a great friend . he had a boat at the same marina . last time i saw him was this year - at his lobster bake .... he's in my prayers and thoughts .... i went through these hard times too. sorry for your loss of bob bush ....

my brother joe jones and i grew up in lyndhurst and went to brush high. i remember bob even though he was in my brothers class. my brother also played golf for brush and was active in all their sports. i remember bob as being a really nice clean cut guy.. so sorry to see his passing.my sincere sympathies to his entire family. marion jones

There are so many little memories, jokes and small moments I had with my grandpa. He loved to teach us the right way to make BLTs and showing us how to dance in the living room on Cedar Glen in Chardon. He loved to share his memories of growing up in the Cleveland- especially the part about when he met his sweetheart, my beautiful grandma. Now is a time to celebrate his life and remember the many, many good times we had with him. Mix a good drink, tell a joke and enjoy the outdoors around you- and you will honor his memory.