Merlin Bushert Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Merlin Bushert of Saint Joseph, Michigan, born in Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on August 12, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merlin Bushert to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Bushert and Dorothy Bushert (Weaver); his son Chris Bushert; and his siblings, Forrest Bushert, Emily Lou Fues, Eunice Sellers and Dolores Kannaley.
He is survived by: his wife Carol Neumann (Patton); his children, Kip Bushert (Chantal), Scott Neumann (Erica), Bonnie Miller (Greg), Beth Newton (Brian) and Lori Harris (Joseph); his grandchildren, Jordan Bushert, Connor Bushert, Tyler Newton, Quinn Miller, Keegan Neumann, Zayne Neumann, Gaige Neumann, Jennifer Hartline, Jennelle Eichinger (Ethan), Paige Newton, Kaitlin Newton, DaeLynn Harris and Avery Harris; his great grandchildren, Michael Kross, Everett Eichinger, Jace Peterson and Sutton Eichinger; his sister Evelyn Hoover; and his close friend Charles "Chick" Rickey (Jolene).
In lieu of flowers and for those planning an expression of sympathy, the family is asking to consider donations to Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency, 185 E. Main St #200, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
