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Rose V. Bussman, 93, of Elsmere, KY passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY, her daughter Mary Gina was at her side. She was born on August 13, 1930, to the late Fred and Freida (Koetting) Lemker in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rose grew up in Price Hill, Ohio and graduated from Seton High School in 1948. She met the love of her life, James “Gene “Bussman and decided he was the one for her. They married on June 27, 1953 and started a life together. They raised three wonderful children and resided in Elsmere, KY. Rose was a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. Rose was a devout Catholic and possessed an immense love and faith for God. She was a lifelong member of St. Henry’s parish in Elsmere, Ky. She was the co-chair of the parish festival committee for several years, a past president of the PTA at St. Henry School, and was also a member of the St. Henry Altar Society.
Rose never met a stranger and loved being with people. Rose played tennis up until she was 75 years old! She thoroughly enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and was one of the best card players around. Rose won first prize in pie baking several times and loved her family fiercely. Rose had a heart of gold and her unwavering faith, loyalty, and love for the Lord carried her throughout life. She was a beloved Mother and Grammy who will be missed beyond measure by all who knew and loved her.
Those left here to carry on her loving legacy are her children, Paul (Debbie) Bussman, Mary Gina (Kerry) Connor, Jimmy Bussman; grandchildren, Rebecca (Christopher) Dykes, Christopher (Vieng) Bussman, Kevin (Missi) Bussman, Matt Birr, Joe (Britainia) Birr, Katie (Justine) Connor, Nathan Connor; 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Alfred Lemker; lots and lots of beloved nieces and nephews, family friends Tim Marksberry, Kelly Timon and Olivia Winings and several special caregivers, Eileen, Paula, Sandy, Debbie, Wanda and Dodie who cared for her like she was their own.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Fred and Freida Lemker; son, Gerard Bussman; loving husband, Gene Bussman; loving second husband Jim Timon and her siblings, Robert (Jeanne) Lemker, Marge (Ed) Finan, Mary Alice (Eddie) Martin, Paul (Evelyn) Lemker, Ruthie (Dick) Hanover, her brother Alfred’s wife Sally and her very special Maureen “Louie” Gierschick.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Henry Church 3813 Dixie Hwy, Elsmere, KY 41018. A Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Fr. Lang presiding. Rose will be gently laid to rest next to her husband Gene at Mother of God Cemetery in Latonia, KY. A celebration will follow at Mary Gina’s house with food and a Euchre tournament!
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made In Rose’s name to Seton High School 3901 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205.
To leave an online condolence for the family or to share a fond memory of Rose, please visit www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.
St. Henry Church
3813 Dixie HwyElsmere, KY 41018
Phone: (859) 727-2035
St. Henry Church
3813 Dixie HwyElsmere, KY 41018
Phone: (859) 727-2035
Mother of God Cemetery
Address: 3125 Madison Ave Latonia, KY 41015Rose V. Bussman
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Heart of gold.
I met Rose through the New Friends of Northern KY Group. She welcomed me with a big smile and open heart. I moved to KY 11 years ago and Rose was one of the first people I met. Her warmth was evident from the beginning. I’ve never met anyone with more open arms. I shall miss her. Hugs to you, Rose.
Evelyn Lewis
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The world would be a better place with more Rose Bussman’s. I know that God has already blessed you Rose.
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Rose Bussman, God bless her. I have absolutely no idea how to describe the most precious woman that I have ever known. Rose always lit up every room that she was in. She had such a positive impact on my life that I didn’t realize until well into adulthood. In retrospect, she had a tremendous influence on the man that I would become. This didn’t just include Rose, but also her husband Gene. I’m sure that you both had a positive impact on many lives, even though some never realized it or realized it later as I did. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for that influence. Thank you for your hospitality, generosity, smiles, kindness and love. You both always wore halos and now you are together again, with Jesus and the Angels. Thank you both for sharing so much love with me. I will forever miss you and never forget you!
HEAVEN AWAITS
A truly lovely person. Although we lived in the same neighborhood, I met her through Girl Scouts, Mary Gina was in my troop as was my daughter. I remember I was a recipient of one of her wonderful pies, as a thank you for having the Girl Scout Troop. Also, she and my husband played tennis together. I don’t remember the circumstances or how often they played, but I remember they played.
All our sympathy and prayers, Flora & Paula Koenig
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I offer you my deepest sympathy and prayers. Rose and Gene were good friends of my mom and dad, Mary and Ed Maile. Rose was such a special person. Gene would love to talk baseball. I know he was a very good player. Rose is such a kind, loving, faithful person. She has joined Gene and is in the arms of our awesome God. God Bless all of you.
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