Eugene C. "Gene" Bussen, age 80, of Richmond, died Sunday (September 10, 2006) at Reid Hospital.� He was born in Richmond on October 21, 1925 to Jerome and Rosamond Roadhamel Bussen and had lived here all of his life.� He was a retired employee of Belden and worked part-time for Miller Milkhouse.� Gene enjoyed playing cards and was an avid Indiana Pacer fan.�� His wife, Janice Bussen, died in 1997.

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Survivors include sons - Barry (Geraldine) Bussen of Richmond,

Steve (Carol) Bussen of Richmond;

Daughters - Julia Nolley of Richmond,

Gayle Crandall of Richmond;

Brother - Jerry Bussen of Richmond;

Sisters -� Linda Luna of Fort Myers, Florida;

Special friend - Ethel Elsrod of Richmond;

11 Grandchildren

21 Great Grandchildren

Nieces & Nephews

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Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday (September 13, 2006)� in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary.� Rev. Paul Mingus will officiate� Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery.� Friends may call on Wednesday (September 13, 2006) from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

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