Elmer Jay Bussema's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2022 in Pigeon, Michigan

Elmer Jay Bussema

March 20, 1928 - October 21, 2022 (94 years old)

Pigeon, Michigan

Elmer Jay Bussema's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2022 in Pigeon, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Champagne Funeral Chapel

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Elmer Jay Bussema

March 20, 1928 - October 21, 2022 (94 years old)

Pigeon, Michigan

Elmer Jay Bussema Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 21, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Elmer Jay Bussema of Pigeon, Michigan, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elmer Jay Bussema to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father John Bussema; his stepmother T. Dorothy Bussema; and his grandson Kevin Gotwalt. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Koester; his children, Susan Clabuesch of Auburn, Bruce of Pigeon, Marlene Shetler (Marion) of Bay Port and Beth Terrill (Gene Fuerst) of Bay Port; his grandchildren, Lisa Nowak (Patrick), Garret Shetler (Nickol), Derek Shetler (Ashley) and Erika Terrill (Josh Quertermous); his great grandchildren, Hudson, Sutton, Everret, Asa, Harlow, Rowen, Luka, Wyatt, Zhander and Paige; and his stepsisters, Pearl Loppicolo and Marcia Nugent.

Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church or The Salvation Army.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Champagne Funeral Chapel



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7356 Michigan Ave, Pigeon, MI 48755

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