Eldon H. Buss

Eldon H. Buss, age 91, was born in Quincy, Illinois on October 22, 1928 and passed away peacefully on Sunday August 30, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline, nee Minneman and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He is proceeded in death by his Father Henry, Mother Florence, Sister Marilyn Schellhase (Tom).  He grew up in Golden, Illinois and worked in the family lumber business, Buss and Company.  He served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Jacqueline in 1956.  They moved to Calumet City in 1960 and eventually moved to South Holland.  Eldon and Jackie taught in Hammond, Indiana with Eldon located for 25 years at Clark H.S. until they both retired. Eldon was active in his church, Redeemer Lutheran in South Holland and joyfully sang in the choir and assisted with various programs.  His faith remained strong and constant throughout his life.  He was a model of living a loving Christian life as he treated all those he met with kindness and respect.  His family was important to him and he loved to share corny jokes with all he met, much to their delight.  Eldon and Jackie loved traveling especially to Colorado and the Tetons.  Eldon was an avid photographer who loved snap pictures of his family and nature. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

Visitation Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church (651 E. 166 ^th St. South Holland, IL 60473), with Pastor Maxine Washington officiating.  Interment First Lutheran Cemetery – Alsip, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice, in Memory of Eldon.

Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, South Holland, IL  60473.          For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit www.SMITSFH.com