Arden Busack

Arden Busack, 94, of Echo, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Serenity Suites in Wabasso. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM and continuing until the time of service at the church. Interment will be in the Echo Cemetery. Online condolences may be placed at www.sunsetfuneralassociation.com. The Sunset Funeral & Cremation Association is caring for the family. Arden Helmuth Busack was born on May 13, 1925 at home in Echo Township to Paul and Bertha (Werner) Busack. He was baptized on May 24, 1925 at his home and confirmed on May 12, 1940 at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo. He attended Country school district #18 and graduated from Echo High School in 1943. At age 19, Arden enlisted into the United States Navy serving with the Naval Construction battalion, stationed in the Pacific Theater during WWII and honorably discharged in June of 1946. He returned home and spent time working for Dunnick Road Construction. In 1949, Arden and Arden Mock bought a trucking transfer company in Echo and called it Arden’s Transfer. They hauled livestock, Dekalb seed, fertilizer and anything else that needed their services. On September 24, 1949, Arden was united in marriage to Pernell Dresow at St. John Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls and to this union four children were born, Gary Lee, Gayle Lynn, James Arden and Julie Ann. In 1955 they sold the transfer company and began farming. In 1969 they bought the Clarence Luepke farm where they built their home in 1977. They retired from farming in 1989 and in 2007 they sold the farm and bought a home in Echo. Arden was active in the community with his church, the school board, Echo American Legion and always volunteered where needed. Arden enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, dancing and camping with family and friends. He also loved traveling throughout the country. Their adventures took them to Mission, Texas where they spent their winters since 1987. On Sunday, June 16, 2019, Arden passed away at the Serenity Suites in Wabasso at the age of 94. He is survived by his three children Gary (Amy) Busack, Gayle (Gary) Rolli and James (Paula) Busack; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family; one brother Harvey (Jean) Busack; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Pernell, his daughter Julie Ann, his parents and siblings Donna (Carl) Pagel, Robert, Marvin and Glenn. Blessed be his memory.