"Karen & family Deb and I are very sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy Denny & Deb Wessels "
In loving memory of
Russell Buss
February 14, 1952 - June 21, 2020
Russell Lee Buss was born February 14, 1952, in Buffalo Center the son of Melvin and Helena (Senne) Buss. He grew up on a farm just south of Buffalo Center and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1970.
On August 15, 1970, Russell was united in marriage to Karen Jensen at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center. They moved to Britt where Russell worked for the State of Iowa as a surveyor and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve before returning to Buffalo Center in 1978. Russell took over the family farm after the passing of his dad in 1981. Russell drove truck for many years for Miff and Denny Wessels, Willy Hassebroek, and LB Transport. He retired from trucking in 2014.
Russell enjoyed fishing, playing cards with his grandchildren, hunting, collecting guns, golfing, and traveling. Russell loved spending time with family and visiting with others. He loved to socialize.
Russell died Sunday, June 21, 2020, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. He was 68.
Russell is survived by his wife, Karen of Buffalo Center; children, Jodi and her husband Perry Timmer of Jackson, MN; their children, Ryan and Allison Almelien and Kassidy, Colton, and Destiny Timmer; Jill and her husband Randy Melz of Buffalo Center their children, Noah and Kendall Melz; and Michael and his wife Tina Buss of Phenix City, AL; their children, Michael and Madison Buss and Brandy (Rob) Sellers and Ryan (Marlene) Roff; great-grandchildren, Noah Stith and Eliza Roff; brothers, Leon (Marylou) Buss and Dale Buss (Lori Tuma); sister, Mavis Hess; sisters-in-law, Nancy Buss, Audrey (Dick) Hartmann, and Ellen (Gerald) Molskness, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Helena Buss; in-laws, Herb and Eva Jensen; son-in-law, Brad Almelien; and brother-in-law, Darrel Jensen.
Tributes
"Karen, my heart goes out to you and the family. I am so heartbroken at this news of his passing. He was one of my favorite cousins. Always made me feel so welcome when I came home to Iowa. He always had the best hugs and I could sit and talk to him for hours. He was like a big teddy bear and had so much love for you and his family. He is going to be greatly missed. Wish I could be there with you all but you know my situation with Jerry. I will be there in thought on Friday. Prayers to all to get you through this hard time. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Gertie "
"Karen and family, my deepest condolences to you and your entire family on the loss of a wonderful guy! I so enjoyed all the family photos and I am glad I got to experience visiting the Farm in the early 70\'\'s with some Baltimore Buss cousins. I know my beloved Joey Buss and Russ are certainly going to have some Heavenly beers together reminiscing about their good times in life! God Bless all of you. Love, Linda Buss, Nottingham, MD."
"Karen and family, You have our deepest sympathy. Russ\' smile and warm personality will be missed by all. We always enjoyed visiting with him. May God\'s love, comfort, and peace surround you at this difficult time and in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Karen, Jodi, Jill, Michael and family. I was so sad to hear of the passing of Russell. I enjoyed the time working with Russell while we were at LB. He had a way of making your day better, no matter what was going on. Blessings to the entire Buss family."
"Dear Karen and family-my deepest sympathy at the this time--May God grant you healing and peace--I remember Russell from little on at family reunions and at various other gatherings--brought tears when I read this-you are in my thoughts-"
"Karen, you and your whole family have our sympathy. "
"Karen, Jodi, Jill, Michael and families; We are so sorry to hear the passing of Russell. We have so many fun memories of Russell. Never a dull moment when we were together. So many laughs and stories told! May you find strength and peace to get through this difficult time. Prayers and Hugs to all!! Love Ron and Cathy Lulich"
"Karen and family - I?m so very sorry to hear the passing of Russell. Prayers and thoughts are with you during the difficult times. "
"Sympathy to the Buss family .. Thinking of all of you at this time. "
"Karen and family, sorry for your loss. Russ was a great guy and I enjoyed visiting with you both when I came home. Had some great times golfing in that tourney."
"0rayers for the family"
"Karen and family. Thoughts and prayers coming your way. Keep the memories clos"