Dean E. Bussler

The longtime radio voice of Dowagiac went silent on Sunday July 5, 2009. Dean Bussler was born at home on January 13, 1938 in Dowagiac, the son of Henry and Christine (Swartz) Bussler. He was a graduate of Dowagiac Central High School in 1956. Dean served his country in the United States Army Reserves. On June 12, 1960, he was united in marriage to the former Judith Shante at the First Christian Church in Dowagiac. Dean worked for the radio station WDOW as a broadcaster and sales representative his entire career. His familiar voice would be heard on the radio station calling sporting events for his much beloved Dowagiac Chieftains for over 25 years. Dean was a member of the Michiana Church of Christ. His loving family includes his wife of 49 years Judy Bussler of Dowagiac, his children Jeanie Bussler of Dowagiac, Jim (Kristine) Bussler of Dowagiac, Mark Bussler of Belleview, NB, and George Bussler of Kincheloe, MI; 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, brothers Dale (Rosemary) Bussler of Niles and Dick (Mary) Bussler of Coldwater. Dean passed away on Sunday July 5, 2009 at his son’s home. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald. His family will gather with friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home and Saturday from 10:30 – 11 a.m. at the Michiana Church of Christ. His funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Michiana Church of Christ led by Brother Gene Ellis. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Dowagiac Athletic Boosters or the Dowagiac School Foundation. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Dean at www.mclauchlin-clark.com.