Obituary of Donald Buschert
<h1>Donald Buschert</h1>
1928 - 2010
Passed away at Parkwood Mennonite Home, Waterloo, on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the age of 81.
Beloved husband of Betty (nee Rudy) and loving father of Karen Buschert and her husband Geoffrey Vanderkooy and Kevin Buschert and his wife Clare Leonard. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Theo, Miranda and Emily Vanderkooy and Anna and Oliver Buschert; brother David Buschert and his wife Joyce and his sister-in-law Joy Buschert. Fondly remembered by Bettys family, brothers-in-law Carl Rudy (Ruth), Willis Rudy (Susan), Harold Rudy, John Rudy (Catherine) and Elvin Rudy and sisters-in-law Doreen Good (Dale), Barbara Stager (Arthur), Karen Bergey (Ed) and Elizabeth Rudy.
Predeceased by his parents Chester and Mary Edna Buschert ; brother Robert Buschert and brother-in-law Glen Rudy.
Born March 16, 1928, in Galt, Donald grew up in Preston. Donalds career as an educator and business manager led him to a 19 year teaching position at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate as well as owner of Rural Carriage Supply in Elmira. Donalds faith kept him active as a lifetime member of Preston Mennonite Church as a Sunday School teacher and involved on several committees of the church. Family was very important to Donald and he enjoyed family vacations, sailing and steam trains in his spare time.
Friends are invited to share their memories of Donald with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, January 21, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession St. Cambridge on Friday, January 22 at 11 a.m.
Interment at Hagey Mennonite Cemetery Cambridge.
Following the service please join the family for a time of reception and fellowship in the church hall.
Condolences for the family and in lieu of flowers, donations to Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or to a charity of your choice may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519.745.8445.
