- Kobussen, Michael L.Michael L. Kobussen, Neenah, age 60, died unexpectedly on Monday, Novemb er 8, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh with his family by his sid e. He was born December 12, 1943 in Appleton, son of the late Elwood “Gold ie” and Orpha (Esler) Kobussen. Mike graduated from Kaukauna High Scho ol in 1963. He entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea until 196 6. Mike then went to work for the family business, Kobussen Buses Ltd., wh ere he was currently a co-owner. He married Ann Cowling on June 5, 19 71 in Winneconne. Mike started the Neenah office of Kobussen Buses in 196 7. He was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting, fishing, sport shooting, tra veling in his motor home and spending time at his cabin with family and fr iends. His newest hobby was taking his grandson on 4 wheeler rides everyda y.Mike was a member of the Wisconsin School Bus Assoc., United Motor Coach A ssoc., past president of the Oshkosh Gun Club, member of the Ripon Gun Clu b, J and H Sportsman Club, Oak Hill Pheasant Farm, Oak Grove Gun Club, Ber lin Conservation Club, the National Rifle Assoc., and the Omro Driftbuste rs Snowmobile Club.Survivors include his wife, Ann; a son, Scott Kobussen and fiancee Stac y; two daughters: Michelle Kobussen, Denver, Melissa Kobussen and friend D an, Neenah; the pride of his life, his grandson, Hunter Michael; three ste p-grandchildren: Andy, Dustin, Katelin and Lindsay; a close family frien d, Blaise Bodway; three brothers: James (Marion) Kobussen, David (Betty) K obussen, John (Joanne) Kobussen, all of Kaukauna; two sisters: Marlene (La rry) Juneau, Joan (John) Rabideau, both of Kaukauna; two sisters-in-law: J ane Cowling, Alice (Andy) Andersen, both of Neenah; a brother-in-law, Ja ck (Karen) Cowling, Neenah; mother and father-in-law, Joe and Ethel Cowlin g, Neenah; his shooting buddies, Don Garvens, David Carlson and Dan Baranc zyk; and many special nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by two nephews, Tom and Dick Kobussen; a niece, A ngela Eggers and a special friend, Gerald Garvens.The Mass of Resurrection will be held on Thursday, November 11, 200 4, at 6 p.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, 119 W. Seventh St., K aukauna, with Fr. Robert Udulutsch officiating. Interment will be in Broo ks Cemetery in the Town of Vinland. Relatives and friends may call on Wedn esday from 4-8 p.m. at Neenah’s Westgor Funeral Home and again at the chur ch on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of services.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me,
for now I’m free;
I’m following the path
God laid for me.
I took His hand
when I heard Him call;
I turned my back
and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love,
to work or play.
Tasks left undone
must stay that way;
I found that place
at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with
remembered joy.
A friendship shared,
a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things,
I too will miss.
Be not burdened
with times of sorrow;
I wish you the sunshine
of tomorrow.
My life’s been full,
I savored much;
Good friends, good times,
a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time
seemed all too brief;
Don’t lengthen it now
with undue grief.
Lift up your heart
and share with me;
God wanted me now,
He set me free.
I love you Papa,
Hunter
WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah
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1943 - 2004 (60 years)
Education - High School
