Donald R. Busch,

Donald R. Busch, age 83 of Palos Heights. Proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a Pilot who flew the F86 Sabre Fighter Jet. Beloved Husband for 56 years to Arlene nee Christensen. They were one of the first couples to be married in St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights. Dear Father of Debra Walsh, Don ( Beth ) Busch & Jacqueline Jensen. Grandfather of Michael Walton, Joseph & Nicole Walsh, Heather & Mark Busch and Kimberly ( Greg ) Humiston. Brother of the Late Robert ( the late Grace ), Joan ( Jim ) Johnson, the Late William ( the late Christiane ), Margaret ( the late Gene ) Piraino, Dave ( the late Marilyn ), Paul ( Glenda ) & Michael ( Ellen ) Busch. Also surviving are many cousins, nieces and nephews. Lifelong resident of the Palos area. The Busch family were the original settlers of the Palos Heights area. Memorial Visitation Saturday February 18th from 9 am until time of Service 12 pm, Noon at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, Il. Interment will be private. 50 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. In Lieu of Flowers memorials to St. Alexander Church 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, Il. 60463 would be appreciated.