Roger H. Busch, 73, of Pearl City, IL, passed away in his sleep at home on Monday, July 26, 2021.  Roger was born in Freeport IL on June 22, 1948 to Howard and Doris (Fehr) Busch.

Roger graduated from Pearl City High School in 1966.  After high school Roger and his father, Howard, owned and operated the Pearl City Feed Store. He worked at Kelly Springfield/Titan Tire for 34 years.  In the late 70's Roger traveled extensively for 3 months.  He toured Ireland, Greece, Switzerland, Italy, France, Egypt, Germany and Australia.  Roger was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena.

He is survived by his sisters, Roxie Gordon, Freeport and Dixie (Sammy) Davis, Freedom IN; three nephews, Tony (Christy) Brinkmeier, Byron IL, Brett Farnsworth, Orfordville WI, and Brandon (Kara) Farnsworth, Lake Summerset, IL; eleven nieces and nephews and three great-nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Phil Gordon.

Cremation rites have been accorded. At the request of Roger and honoring his wishes, there will be no formal memorial services held in his memory.

Memorials may be given in Roger's name to the Pearl City Fire Department (300 Station St. Pearl City IL 61062)