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John Buysse

John Joseph Buysse, 75, Granite Falls, died Monday, April 6, 2020.
       Due to the current health concerns, the family is planning a funeral Mass and Celebration of Life at a later date.
       John Joseph Buysse was born Aug. 11, 1944, to Leo and Mary (Vandendries) Buysse in Marshall. He attended school in Luverne and graduated and enlisted in the Marines in 1962.
       John served in the Marine Corps from 1962 to 1966. At the age of 22 he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor in combat at the Legion hall in Luverne. After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in 1966, he worked for the Luverne Creamery and met Sharrel (Sherry) Hoffman from Hills. They were married on Nov. 12, 1966, and moved to Lomita, California, where John worked as a wastewater treatment operator.
       In 1980 they decided to move back home to Minnesota with their children. They made their home in Granite Falls, and John worked for the city of Granite Falls until his retirement in 2007. In retirement he worked as a handyman, helped at farms, and took care of homes for people when they were away. Keeping busy was his passion.
       John enjoyed fishing, playing Buck with friends, and spending time with family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, Samantha and Steven, and his great-grandchildren.
       John is survived by his children, Charisse Meyer, Tyler, and Joshua (Terri) Buysse of Minneapolis; two grandchildren, Samantha (Ben) Schulte of Canby and Steven Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota; five great-grandchildren, Chad, Katlyn, Sierra and Alec Schulte and Natalie Meyer of Canby; siblings Ann (Art) Lonneman of Luverne, Marlene (Bob) DeSplinter of Luverne, Rick Buysse of Luverne, and Mike (Patty) Buysse of Lismore, sister-in-law Brenda Buysse (Spartanburg, South Carolina; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
       He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Buysse, his parents, and a brother, Ronald Buysse of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
       In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family at 101 McGoudy Street, Tyler, MN 56178.
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