Evans Funeral Home
314 E Main St
Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: 419-668-1469
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Richard A. Bush Sr., age 78, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday evening, August 7, 2013 at his residence.
He was born December 15, 1934 in Savanna, IL to the late Elmo and Lillian (Dyer) Bush. He served in the US Army and was actively involved in The Boy Scouts of America for 44 years with Cub Pack 234, Boy Scout Troop 208 and Boy Scout Troop 218. He was a mechanic at Clarklift in Cleveland, retiring in 2003. He received the Silver Beaver award in 1995. He was a stock car racer in Fremont and Sandusky and enjoyed watching Nascar and baseball. He enjoyed spending time with his family and coached many of his children's sports. He especially enjoyed expanding and designing his Koi pond.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia "Ginny" (Griggs) Bush of Norwalk; children, Darlene Brewer, Diana (Bill) Hauler, Richard Bush Jr., Chris (Danny) Thielen, Laurie Stang and Debbie (Brian) Hoover; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita (Leon) Yun; a special family member, Matt McCreedy; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Charles Bush in 2013.
Friends may call on Monday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home. Private interment will be held at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Boy Scout Troop 218 or one's favorite charity.
Condolences may be shared at norwalkfuneral.com
