Walter Busker Obituary

Walter Edwin Busker Jr.

Walter Edwin Busker Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his winter residence in Placida, Florida. He was also a long-time resident of Geneva/St. Charles, Illinois.

Walter was born in Chicago to Walter and Mildred Busker, grew up in North Muskegon, Michigan, and graduated from Dartmouth College. Walt spent most of his career as a successful sales executive in the corrugated container industry. He enjoyed the company of friends and family, especially over a cold beverage at the end of the day. He was a past president and 39-year member of the Geneva Golf Club. As an avid golfer, he played over 250 rounds a year and parred the last hole of his final round at Lemon Bay Golf Club the day before he died. He was a competitor in everything he did, whether it was business, golf, sailing, fishing or cards. He lived life to the fullest and always on his own terms.

Walt was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife Lee, sons Brad and Clay, daughter-in-law Quincy, grandson Graham, a brother, two sisters and nieces and nephews.

There will be a gathering of friends and family at Placida Harbour Club on Saturday, March 4. There will also be a memorial service and reception at the Geneva Golf Club in Geneva, Illinois at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests a gift to the American Heart Association, the Western Golf Association Evans Scholarship Foundation, or the charity of your choice.