Donald Frank Busch

Pawleys Island- Donald F. Busch Donald Frank Busch, 79, died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at his home in Pawleys Island, SC. He was born July 7, 1930 in Flushing, NY, son of the late Emma Hauser and Frank Busch. He had two sisters, the late Carol Burton Terry (Herbert) of Copiague, NY and Marjorie Busch Ewald (John) of Brookhaven Hamlet, NY. Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Thomas Busch, of Pawleys Island, SC; three children, Susan Gail Busch of Pawleys Island, SC, Wendy Busch Triant (Richard) of Lansing, NY and Stephen Thomas Busch (Christine) of Pleasanton, CA and five grandchildren, Jessica and Nicole Triant, and Kevin, David, and William Busch. In high school Don played football and wrestled. He won a full NROTC college scholarship and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a BSME. He was commissioned an Ensign USN and served on a destroyer during the Korean War. As a LTjg, he taught engineering at Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. After naval service, Don was employed by IBM as an engineer and rose to executive management positions during his 32 year career. He worked in many locations, including Raleigh, NC where he had the responsibility of creating the first IBM laboratory at the Research Triangle Park. He earned his MSME from Syracuse University and was issued six patents and eight published inventions. In 1987, Don retired to Litchfield Beach and taught computer science at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. As a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, he served on church council and as treasurer. He also played USTA team tennis. Don made lifelong friendships and will be remembered for his caring nature and quick wit and ability to fix anything! We want to thank Heartland Hospice for their loving care and support. A memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pawleys Island, SC with Pastor David Lyle officiating. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice Services, 1500 Main St. Conway, SC 29526 and St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 65 Crooked Oak Dr. and Hwy 17, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.

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Donald Frank Busch

March 4, 2010