David Joseph Bushman

Racine – David J. Bushman, 68, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2010. He was born in Racine in on October 22, 1942, son of the late Peter Joseph and Carla (nee: Anderson) Bushman. He was a 1960 graduate of Horlick High School, and served in the US Army from 1961 – 1964.

Dave retired from AT&T after more than 30 years of service. After he retired he enjoyed working part-time at Russ’s Tap, and at Tina’s Somers Inn. Dave was an easy-going gentleman who was liked by everyone who met him, and was known to be generous to a fault. He also was known to enjoy playing darts and pool with his friends. On June 4, 2005 he was married to Deborah Henningfeld, who preceded him in death on August 18, 2005.

Dave is survived by his children, Susan Czuper of Cleveland, Ohio, and Steven Bushman of Oshkosh; granddaughters, Jessica Bushman of Racine, and Jasmine Vaughn of Miami, Florida; great-granddaughter, Alexis Wood of Racine; brothers, Peter (Linda) Bushman of Racine, and Gary Bushman of Appleton; niece and nephew, Jennifer (Travis) Laib, and Michael (Tina) Bushman; his 1st wife, Vicky Bushman; and best friend, Gene Hancock all of Racine. He is further survived by other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Warren D. Williams officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment and military honors will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011.

“Weep not for me, he said. I am in a better place. Raise your glass, say ‘Salute’, and have one last one for me.”