Murlin J. Buske, Jr.

Murlin J. Buske Jr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at his home in Waseca, with his beautiful bride by his side.
Murlin was born on April 9, 1935 in Rochester, MN to Murlin L.R. and Muriel (Holzer) Buske. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Following his honorable discharge, he began a 17 year career working for Piggly Wiggly grocery chain.. After transferring to the store in Willmar, he met the love of his life, Viola A. Marquardt. They were united in marriage on April 9, 1960 in Holloway, MN. From this union six children were born. In 1975, Murlin began a new career as a self-employed Brownberry Ovens sales and distribution vendor which he continued until his retirement on July 4, 2002. After two weeks of retirement, he went back to work for the bakery part time. Throughout his life Murlin enjoyed state and county fairs, discussing the price of gas, and telling a good joke. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Murlin is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Viola; children: Ray (Janelle) Buske of New Auburn, WI, Tammy Syrstad (Todd Jacobson) of Bloomington, Caroline (Mitch) Anderson of Rochester, Dawn (Terry) Odenthal of New Prague, and Melissa Buske (Gerard Wilmes) of Waterville; son-in-law, Peter Streed; 17 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Murlin was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Susan Streed.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 with a visitation at 10:00 AM and service at 11:00 AM at Starkson & Steffel Funeral and Cremation Service -McRaith Chapel of Waseca, 711 N. State Street (www.wasecafuneral.com). Interment will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the donors choice are preferred.