Obituary Detail


Robert E. Buser - 70
7/26/1938 - 12/22/2008

Mt. Morris - Robert E. Buser 70 of Mt. Morris died Monday December 22, 2008.
He was a life long resident of Mt. Morris,
The Eldest son of Gail and Harriet (Conrad) Buser, born July 26, 1938.
He was a graduate of MMHS class 1956, went on to The University of Illinois getting a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Later he returned to achieve his Masters.
He loved the Illnini and stayed connected by his work on the Engineering
Alumni board. Bob was also involved with the Kable Concert Band. He announced the band for the past 25 years. He was on the Board of the Mt. Morris Senior Center, and he would never miss the 4th of July parade in his blue1950 Dodge Truck with the Dixie band.
Many may remember Bob in his famous black and white 1953 Ford that took him to Rockford everyday, over 600,000 miles, and earned him a Philipps 66 Trop Arctic radio commercial and a spot on WGN TV.
Bob worked for Sundstrand Aviation and then Hamilton Sundstrand for 43 years. He worked an additional 2 year contract to finish a pet project, the F22 Raptor. He loved his job and the places it took him, and the people he met and worked with.
Family was very important to Bob. He is survived by his fiancée Doreen White of Mt.Morris, brother Frederic (Rita) Buser of Byron, brother Charles (Deborah) Buser of Leaf River, niece MaryAnn (Rich Akers) Fredericks of Milledgeville, Anne (Mike) Felton of Norcross, GA, Kaila (Jim) Slade of Hanover, Amy Buser of Missoula, nephew Nathaniel (Amy) Buser of Byron, 1 great niece, 4 great nephews, cousin Gretchen Diab of Mt.Morris, and aunt Elva Buser of Mt.Morris.
Memorials have been established for Kable Concert Band and the Mt. Morris Senior Center Elevator Fund.
The visitation will be at Finch Funeral home in Mt. Morris on Sunday December 28th from 4 to 6 pm. The Funeral will be at Finch Funeral Home on Monday December 29th at 11am, with the Rev. Larry Jameson officiating. Burial will be at Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, IL. Memorials to: Mt. Morris Senior Center Elevator Fund and Kable Concert Band.

Visitation:
Sunday December 28, 2008
4 to 6 pm
Finch Funeral Home

Service:
Monday December 29, 2008
11am
Finch Funeral Home

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Visitor Comments
Robert has been a friend for many years. I remember setting with him and the "gang" at the Satellite Cafe every evening for coffee and the many Christmas and birthday parties we all had. We would talk at the band concerts and enjoyed how he announced the different songs and composers. I was unable to play in the band this past summer and missed seeing him. He will be missed by the whole community. He was a great friend.
Ralph and Pam Stukenberg
12/25/2008 11:04 AM
 
Bob was my cousin. My mother Nell Thompson (Conrad) was Harriet's older sister. I fondly remember Bob's many visits to Colorado. He was a wonderful man and I will miss my cousin Bob
Harry Thompson
12/27/2008 10:18 AM
 
Bob was my cousin. We were always so happy to see Bob's big smile and fun sense of humor when he would come visit. Wish we had known him better throughout the years. Bob leaves a big hole in our family. I send my love and sympathy to all of his family and to Doreen. He surely will be missed.
Lenora Thompson Tracy
12/28/2008 4:03 PM
 
Cousin Bob will, indeed, be missed. He always was so upbeat, and we had many an interesting conversation over the years. I shall always appreciate how good he was to our mother, Nell Thompson. He and Gretchen even came out for Mom's 90th birthday party and brought Aunt Harriet with them which made the event even more special. My thoughts and prayers are with Doreen and all the relatives in Illinois at this time -- and especially with Fred and Chuck (it's hard to lose a brother) and with Gretchen. We miss you, Bob.
Janis Thompson
12/29/2008 9:45 AM
 
Was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please find comfort knowing he is at peace with the Lord. Prayers for Bob's family and Doreen. Joan & Bill Allen
Joan & Bill Allen
1/9/2009 9:07 AM
 
Sorry for your lose he was a great man.
James Lowe
2/28/2009 1:29 AM
 
I am so very sorry to hear about Bob's passing - since I was 13 years old Bob was a dear friend - I will miss you, Bob!
Carla Alter
6/11/2009 10:01 PM
 

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