Louise Buschke

Louise Buschke, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Sebring Assisted Living in Madison.   She was born in Lodi on July 21, 1915.   She and her husband Floyd were long time residents of Madison before retiring to Florida in 1978.   She was preceded in death by Floyd in 1988.   In 2004 she returned to Madison in the care of her family.   Louise had a long career in the business world beginning with Oscar Mayer, Sure Fine Foods, and a wholesale grocery firm known as the Sylvester Co. that was located at the foot of King Street.  After the Sylvester Co. closed, she became the librarian at Cuna Mutual on Mineral Point Rd in the 1970's, before retiring to Spring Hill, FL.   She was a charter member of Olbrich Gardens, and the BPW, Business and Professional Women's Organization of Florida.     She is survived by a son Jon (Gail), 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a sister Ruth.  A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI, 53705.    In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy. Madison, WI   53711.   Louise will be dearly missed by all her family and friends in both Florida and Wisconsin.