Mr. Brian S Bussey
July 29, 1971 - March 08, 2010
Brian S. Bussey, 38, died suddenly of natural causes Monday, March 8, 2010 at his home in Birmingham, Michigan.
Brian was born July 29, 1971 to Robert and Edith (Treichel) Bussey in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He attended Slinger high school in Slinger, Wisconsin and in 1993 he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Brian went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago.
Brian most recently served as Chief Information Officer of GMAC Insurance in Southfield, MI.
Brian was a devoted father and husband who loved to spend time with his family. An avid snow and water skier, Brian spent countless hours on the slopes and on the lake with his children. Brian was handy around the house, often tackling difficult renovations on his own. Despite his busy schedule, he was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
Brian is survived by his wife Rhodora (Dora Connell) Bussey, daughter Alexandra, son Jackson, Birmingham, MI; father Robert Bussey, Lily, WI; brother John (Susan) Bussey, niece Isabella, nephew Sawyer, Crown Point, IN; father-in-law Thomas Connell, Glenview, IL; mother-in-law Minerva (John) Ignoffo; sister-in-law Melissa (Robert Burger) Connell; brother-in-law Cisco (Britt) Connell, nephew Wesley, nephew Benjamin, nephew Joseph, Chicago, IL; brother-in-law Eric Connell, nephew Eric Connell, Jr., Las Vegas, NV; brother-in-law Thomas Connell, Glenview, IL; brother-in-law Ryan Connell, Chicago, IL. His mother Edith preceded Brian in death. Message can be left at www.brianbusseymemorial.blogspot.com
Funeral Information
Visitation will be held on Saturday March 13, 2010 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home from 11AM to 3PM in Chicago, Illinois with a service to follow at 3:00 PM. Dinner will follow at a nearby restaurant. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday March 16th at Holy Name Church in Birmingham, Michigan at 6:30 PM.
Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established to support the long-term educational objectives of Brian’s children, Alexandra (age 10) and Jackson (age 5). To contribute via check, please make checks payable to “Bussey Children’s Education Trust” and direct them to the following address: Bussey Children’s Education Trust, Attn: Cisco Connell, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., 30 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606-7413. To contribute via Paypal, please log on to Paypal.com and direct payment to busseychildrenseducationtrust@gmail.com.
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