CASCO — Edward Busch, 76, passed away at home after a brief illness, with his wife, Karen, by his side on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Ed was born in West Hempstead, N.Y., to Edward and Anna Busch. He attended West Hempstead High and Hofstra University. Ed began his career in marketing in New York and then when he moved to Florida, started a successful sales career in defense contracting, which took him on many trips all over the U.S. and abroad. He was a very proud American, working with many government entities to help keep our country and service members safe in the field.

In retirement, Ed enjoyed gardening, fixing things, and traveling with Karen in their motor coach and with the Maine Wheels RV club. He was very knowledgeable in construction, having fully renovated four houses over his lifetime.

Ed’s wife, Karen, of forty years passed away just five days after him.

He is survived by a daughter, Christine Neese (Mike) of South Carolina; granddaughters, Della and Clara Neese; sisters, Mary Busch of New York, and Ruth Ruzicka of Florida; nieces, Joanne Ruzicka and Karen Carroll; along with many dear friends and family.

Above all, Ed loved the Lord and lived a God-centered life, faithfully reading his bible daily and studying God’s word. He attended The Tabernacle Church in Melbourne, Fla., for many years and then upon moving to Maine, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Windham.

A joint graveside committal service for Ed and Karen will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Arlington Cemetery in Windham, and may be viewed at https://vimeo.com/604225910/ b48e830208. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for them will be celebrated following the interment at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Windham, with a reception to follow. The Memorial Mass may be viewed at https://vimeo.com/604228572/ e00b120658.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco. Condolences and tributes may be shared online at www.hallfuneralhome.net.