Michael William Busen

Click on tribute wall above to view Michael's memorial video. Michael William Busen. Age 73 of Carleton. Passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Kathleen Busen for 51 years. Loving father of Tom (Laura) Busen, MaryBeth (Zak) Hayden, Steve (Megan) Busen and Tim (Martha) Busen. Proud grandpa of Sarah, Tori, Ryan, John, Jonah, Marla, Gabe, Will and Maddox. Dear brother of Daniel (Barb) Busen and Jane (Ted) Niemeyer Wasztyl. Brother-in-law of Robert Busby. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by parents Clifford and Roberta Busen, sister Anne Marie Busby, niece Aimee Busby and brother-in-law Dave Niemeyer. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School,and earning the rank of Eagle scout as a teenager. Mike went on to receive his Bachelors degree from Michigan State University. He married the love of his life, Kathie, in 1969. As a life-long owner of Busen's Appliance in Lincoln Park and committed community minded person, Mike was very active in the city of Lincoln Park as a member of the Lincoln Park Downtown Development Authority, the Economic Development Corporation and the Exchange Club (receiving the President’s Award in 2020). A faithful member of the Divine Grace Parish in Carleton, he served many years in the St. Pat’s Men’s Club. An avid outdoorsmen, he took part in many hunting trips, snowmobile rides, and boating excursions. He cherished spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and many friends at his cabin in Northern Michigan. A loving husband, dad and grandfather, family was of upmost importance as he loved to attend birthday parties, sporting events and any special occasion. Visitation Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 2-9pm at The Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). Instate Thursday 10am until 11am Mass at Divine Grace Parish, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Carleton. Immediately following the funeral mass everyone is invited to a luncheon at the home of Earl and Cheryl Rivard, 9911 Grafton Rd., Carleton, MI 48117. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.