Donald Dean Busch, 78, was born August 13,1947, to Fred and Ethel Busch in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. He departed this life at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas on August 24, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was united in marriage on August 10, 1982, to Bonita Taylor.
Donald is survived by his three daughters, Tracee Busch of Springfield, Mo., Libby Watson of Pocahontas, Ar., and Marcia Kerley and husband Tony of Mammoth Spring, Ar.; 7 grandchildren Bailey Frankenberger (Scoob), Tristan Thompson, Ethan Frankenberger (McKenzie), Maddy and husband Braden Hufstedler, Jarrett Thompson, Ally Kerley, and Drew Dunnivant; a great granddaughter Brynlee Higginbotham, brother Freddie Busch and wife Judy of Pevely, Mo.; brother in-laws Terry Taylor and wife Peggy, and David Taylor and wife Nancy both of Myrtle, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews and special friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife Bonita Busch; parents Fred and Ethel Busch; infant sister Marie Arlene; mother and father in-law Gordon and Jean Taylor; and son in-law Jeff Watson.
Whether he was teaching in the classroom, cheering on the Cardinals and his grandkids, or crafting something from wood, Donald lived fully and loved deeply — especially when it came to his family. He will be remembered as a hard worker, dedicated, dependable, and always willing to go the extra mile for others. Above all, he was a faithful member of the Lord’s Church.
Funeral service for Donald Busch, age 78, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Interment will be at Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for memorials to be sent to the Children’s Home Inc., 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, Arkansas, 72450
