October 13, 1936 – May 17, 2024

Dale Charles Buse passed away peacefully in Edgerton, Minnesota, on May 17, 2024. He was 87 years old. Funeral services took place at St. Columba Catholic Church in Iona, Minn., on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The burial followed at St. Columba cemetery.

Dale was born October 13, 1936, to Lloyd and Leona Buse in Balaton, Minnesota. He served in the US Army and married Sandra Nett on September 26, 1959. They had three children. Sandra predeceased Dale on October 4, 1981. Years later he married Suzie Young, and they enjoyed a wonderful life together until her death, October 16, 2020. 

Dale was an accomplished finish contractor, but it was his music that was the passion of his life. He formed a small band while attending Lake Wilson High School and played at many local events, often at the Hatfield dances. He was a gifted musician playing many instruments, but the piano was his love. He enjoyed sharing his musical talent with family and friends and we will miss his fingers flying over the keys!

Dale is survived by his three children, Scott Buse (Elizabeth), Kelly Halder (Joseph), Paul Buse (Regina), his stepchildren Glenn Young II (Nikki), and Debbie Barri (Jimmy), and seven grandchildren. Dale is also survived by 3 step-grandchildren. In addition, Dale is survived by many wonderful siblings, Joanne Halbur (Roger), Carol Mondry, Jim Buse (Lorna), Connie Johnson (Darwin), Virginia Warren (Walt), Mary Hill, and Marcia Arkell (Don). 

The following are Dale’s siblings that pre-deceased him; Don Buse (Noriko), Ken Buse (Margarete), Shirley Roemer (Del), Gerry Buse (Pat), and Christie Buse.