William Arthur Bushong

Bushong, William Arthur Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. Age 95 years He was born June 9, 1918, in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Henry and Mary (Kerstedder) Bushong. He married Stella Jean Rash, June 12, 1937. She survives him. William served with the U.S. Army during World War II as a medic, cook and bugler. He was employed by Eaton Manufacturing for 34 years and was a member of Ames United Methodist Church. William enjoyed gardening, woodworking, golfing and loved spending time with family. He is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Stella (Rash) and their children, Virginia Talaga, Gerald (Lorna) Bushong, Essexville, MI, Betty (Jerry) Kaczmarczyk, Bay City, MI, Ruby (Rudy) Schultz, Merritt Island, FL and Arthur William Bushong; 27 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 27 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Russell Bushong, Tawas, MI. William was predeceased by one son, Richard Russell Bushong, one daughter, Jeanette Hansen, one grandson, William Michael Schultz and his siblings Viola Acklin, Lucille Wilk, Helen Bushong, Dorothy Bushong and Charles Bushong. Memorial service will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Ames United Methodist Church, 801 State Street. Rev. Mark A. Karls will officiate. Friends may call at the church 11:00 a.m. Thursday until time of service. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603