Harry B. Bushman, 97, of Galloway, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at his home with his friend and caregiver Rosa by his side.
He was born in the town of Franzen, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bluma) Bushman. On November 15, 1941 he married the love of his life, Alice Knitter at St. Adalbert Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on April 18, 2001.
Harry's father owned Bushman & Sons Potato and Brokeradge, and when he retired in 1956, he turned the operation over to his sons. The business then became the Bushman Brothers Potato Co. Harry and his brother John operated the company together, and Harry started his own brokerage business, known as Harry Bushman Inc.
Harry enjoyed spending the winters at his home in Arizona. He and Alice traveled the world, visiting every country at least once, excluding Afganistan.
He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Galloway, and their Men's Society.
Survivors include his brother, Ernest (Mavis) Bushman, Galloway; four godchildren, Jonathan (Sandy) Bushman, Galloway, Mark Trebatoski, Stevens Point, Karen Collins, North Dakota, and Jane (Jim) Jerzak, Green Bay; many nieces and nephews; and his friend and constant caregiver of 24 years, Rosa Nevienski, Galloway.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice, two brothers, Marion (Florence) Bushman, and John (Sadie) Bushman, two sisters, Ann (Nick) Knitter and Bernice (Edward) Kleman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Galloway. Fr. Augustine Bentil, Fr. Jeffrey Hennes, and Rev. Monsignor Joseph Diermeier will officiate. Interment will be in the Parish cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM at which time the Rosary will be recited.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to thank Carol, Cheryl, and Monica for the care they provided, as well as Aspirus Home Health Nurses, especially Sandy.
Most importantly, Harry’s family cannot express enough gratitude for Rosa’s constant care and companionship. She not only attended to Harry’s every need, she also became a dear friend.
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