Orben J. Busch, 100, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Saturday evening, July 8, 2023, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Orben John Busch was born on August 25, 1922 in Jackson County, Iowa to John C.A. and Caroline (Kokemuller) Busch.  He grew up in the Nashville area on the family farm.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning an honorable discharge with a Good Conduct medal.

Upon returning home, he farmed in Jackson County and worked at Alcoa and retired from Farmall after many years.  He also delivered the Quad City Times newspaper for many years until the age of 90.  In retirement, he drove for Kimberly Chrysler and picked up cars all over Iowa and Illinois for maintenance service.  He also served as a caretaker of the Busch Cemetery for many years.

He married Dorothy Louise Barger on July 5, 1967 in Rock Island, Illinois.  She preceded him in death on October 23, 2022.

Orben was member of the American Legion Post #729.  He enjoyed family reunions, tinkering with cars and trucks, watching golf, country music, and doing donuts in the parking lot in the snow.

He was well loved by neighbors, friends, and family, and was a kind and gentle man with a beautiful smile.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Marlus (Bud) Pokorny of Davenport, IA, Laurie (Fred) Williams of Amboy, IL, Joe (Paula) Wesenberg of Reynolds, IL, Liz (John) Severns of Hereford, AZ, Dean (Donna) Dick of Davenport, IA, James (Sheila) Kent of Moline, IL, Kevin (Debbie) Busch of Lake Elsinore, CA, and Kit (Rebecca) Busch of Houston, TX; a daughter-in-law, Robbin (Kim’s wife) Busch of Indianapolis, IN; many grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dorothy, a son Kim Busch, siblings Leona Westphal, Virtes Busch, Emmett Busch, Darlene Small, and Irene Wyatt, and a great-grandson Colin Breining.

A celebration of his life will be held at 12 P.M., Monday, July 17, 2023, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial with military honors will be at 2:30 P.M., Monday, at Busch Cemetery, rural Lost Nation, Iowa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Orben J. Busch memorial fund has been established.

Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.