CULVER - Bernard G Busart, 83, of Culver, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 surrounded by his family.

Bernie was born on June 1, 1931 in Culver, one of four children born to Walter and Marguerite (Meehan) Busart.

After being raised in Culver and graduating from Culver Community High School he wed Sue Henderson on April 11, 1952, having met the love of his life while they were in high school. Together they raised two children.

Bernie proudly served for 37 years in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Command Sergeant Major. Bernie concurrently worked at McCord Corporation in Plymouth as a Plant Superintendent for 33 years.

In 1970, he and Sue began to operate Ideal Cleaners. Together with their daughter Andrea they served Culver and the surrounding areas for over 40 years.

Bernie was a believer in community service. He served as president of the Culver Town Council, Marshall County Democratic Chairman, member of the Culver Lions and Kiwanis Clubs, and was an active member of St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church.

In his later years one of his greatest joys was spending time with his grandson Matthew.

Bernie is survived by his wife Sue Busart of Culver, son Michael (Vickie) Busart of Culver, grandson Matthew Busart of Culver, step-grandchildren Michael, Melanie, and Mariah Palm of Culver; and his sister Martha (Bill) Shaw of Indianapolis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Andrea, and two sisters.

A time of visitation with the family will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver. Father Jeff Largent will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow at Culver Masonic Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Ancilla College General Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the obituary page at www. odomfuneralhome com. The Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is assisting the family with arrangements