Charles Joseph Buscher

Charles (Chuck) Joseph Buscher was born in Omaha, NE. He grew up in South Omaha and graduated from South High in 1960. Chuck married, Marta Sue Hanig, in 1965 and to this union three children were born; Kris, Pam, and Scott. The family made their home in Ralston and moved to Ginger Cove in Valley, Nebraska in 1978. Chuck and his friend, Ron Anglim, started Continental Elevator Company and Access Elevator Company in Omaha, where he worked until his retirement at age 67. Chuck was not only proficient at fixing elevators and escalators; he literally could fix anything. When Chuck was not attending sporting events and activities for the kids, he was most likely fishing or hunting. He enjoyed every minute spent on the lakes and in the blinds and fields with his buddies. The Fort Pierre Motel in South Dakota became his second home, and the stories that stemmed from that spot entertained the masses for many years. When Chuck wasn’t hosting fish fries, he and Marty could be found at Farmer Brown’s Steakhouse, Elbee’s, or the Longbranch. Husker football was also a favorite pastime of the Buscher’s. They spent many years attending games in Nebraska’s glory years and remained faithful fans thereafter. Chuck and Marty were blessed with eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The best times were had when everyone gathered on Sundays and holidays at Chuck and Marty’s acreage in Elkhorn, Nebraska for precious family time. After losing his beloved son, Scott, Chuck devoted his time to caring for Marty when she became ill. Fishing trips became fewer and far between, but he willingly gave them up because that is the kind of man he was; a faithful and devoted husband of 58 years, a father and Gramps who would do anything for his kids and grandkids, and the loyal friend everyone hopes to find. He was definitely one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Chuck passed away July 20, 2025 in Bennington, Nebraska surrounded by his beloved family. He is preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Stella Buscher, beloved son: Scott; and sister: Mary Koziel. Chuck is survived by his daughters: Kristine Crowder (Marty), Pamela Bruneau (Bill); daughter-in-law: Jenni Buscher; brothers: Bernie (MaryAnn), Michael (Sue), and Walter Jr.; grandchildren: Kelsey (Mike) O’Donnell, Taylor (Brad) Morgan, Kyle, Ryan, and Peyton Buscher, Trevor (Laura) Bruneau, Lucas (Alison) Bruneau, and Jessie Crowder; and great grandchildren: Aiden, Grayson, and Teagan O’Donnell, Charlotte Bruneau, and Alex Morgan. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials are suggested to Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, https://dsamidlands.org/donate/donate.

Charles Joseph Buscher

October 29, 1942 - July 20, 2025