Obit: Bushnell, Charles M. (1934 – 2017)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bushnell, Johnson, Brecht, Kurasz, Hoglund, Teeters, Wolf, Jones,
Benson, Olson
Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 07 Feb 2017
Bushnell, Charles M. (2 DEC 1934 – 4 FEB 2017)
Charles Milton Bushnell, 82, of Loyal died Saturday, February 4, 2017 in the
Palliative Care Unit at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield following
a courageous battle with colon cancer.
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2017 at our
Father's House Christian Community Church in Chili. The Rev. Ronald Johnson will
officiate. Visitation will be at the church Thursday from 4 p.m. until time of
service. The honor of pallbearers belongs to Peter Brecht, Benjamin Brecht,
Timothy Kurasz, Kevin Hoglund, Kevin Teeters and Arnold Wolf. Private committal
will be held at a later date.
Charles was born December 2, 1934 in Platteville to the late Milton and Iva
(Jones) Bushnell. He graduated from Platteville High School in 1953, having
especially fond memories of playing football there. His freshman year of college
he attended UW Madison. He completed the remainder of his college studies at UW
Platteville, where he graduated with a Physics major and minors in Chemistry and
Mathematics. He enjoyed teaching each of these areas but was always most
passionate about physics, which he always like to relate and apply to daily
life.
He was united in marriage to Joyce M. Benson on April 3, 1961 at Bethel Lutheran
Church in Madison. Charles and Joyce enjoyed many wonderful years together.
April 3, 2011 marked their 50th wedding anniversary.
Charles taught high school physics, chemistry, and mathematics during his career
in the communities of Whitewater, Elgin, Il, New Glarus, Rib Lake, Wausaukee,
Auburndale, Necedah, Stevens Point, and Loyal. He also taught Physics for
Respiratory Therapists at Mid-State Technical College in Marshfield for a time.
Finally, he and Joyce worked for several years as motel managers, managing
Fannie's Motel near Neillsville and later a motel in Osseo.
An avid sportsman, Dad loved to go boating, fishing, and small game hunting. He
was skilled at and enjoyed the craft of boat-building, fully constructing his
own wooden boats for himself over the years.
Dad loved the game of football, year after year faithfully watching NFL and
collegiate games and always being a loyal Packers fan. He also enjoyed attending
high school sporting events.
Throughout his life Dad appreciated good music, particularly spirited pieces
from the renowned classical composers. As a young man, he played coronet, piano,
and the church organ.
Charles was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who
particularly enjoyed spending time with his family. He liked to mention to
people that since the early 1990's he and Joyce lived at the same residence as
their daughter and family. It was gratifying to him watching his two
grandchildren grow up and he was very proud of them.
Charles is survived by one daughter, Karyn (Peter) Brecht; and two
grandchildren, Benjamin and Valorie Brecht, all of Loyal. He is further survived
by a sister, Mary (Russell) Nelson, Eagle River; a sister-in-law, Jean Olson, of
Shoreline, Wash; several nieces and a nephew; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce, and brother David
Bushnell.
Life tributes funeral Home, Spencer, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be offered at
www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.
© Every submission is protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998.
Show your appreciation of this freely provided information by not copying it to any other site without our permission.
Become a Clark County History Buff
|
|
A site created and
maintained by the Clark County History Buffs
Webmasters: Leon Konieczny, Tanya Paschke, Janet & Stan Schwarze, James W. Sternitzky,
|