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Wayne F. Bushue, 76, of Altamont, died at 12:15 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Luther Terrace, Altamont.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Lutheran Care Center Chapel, Altamont, with Rev. David Speers officiating. Burial will follow at Sandy Branch Cemetery, Kinmundy, with military rites. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Lutheran Care Center Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Care Center Terrace of the donor’s choice. Gieseking Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Wayne was born on Sunday, March 6, 1949, in Farina to Kenneth and Leona (Sigrist) Bushue. He married Mary Jones on December 12, 1982. He retired after many years as a custodian for the Marion County Courthouse. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Altamont. He was a life-long member of the Farina American Legion, Altamont V.F.W. Post #7676, and the DAV, Effingham, Chapter 7.

He is survived by; his son, Matthew (Carrie) Bushue, Kinmundy; daughters, Cassie Rincker, St. Louis, Linda Bushue, Salem, Crystal (Daron) Stuckemeyer, Altamont, Heather Bushue, Effingham, and Leah (Frank) Blomberg, Farina; brothers, Larry Bushue, Effingham and Duane (Sandie) Bushue, Salem; sisters, Joyce Rhone, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Linda Shaw, LaClede, IL, Phyllis (Darrell) Runge, Mason and Rose Bushue, Effingham; grandchildren, Reese Bushue, Kayden Bushue, Katey (Tyler) Devall, Adam Stuckemeyer, Austin Wagoner, Aiden Bushue, Alivia Blomberg, Curtis Bushue and Brittany Bowers; and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, daughter, Erica Bushue, in infancy, and brothers, Patrick and Kevin Bushue.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.giesekingfh.com