Sharon Gertrude Louise Busche's Obituary
Sharon Gertrude Louise Busche, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the only daughter of the late Kurt and Edith (Steil) Boehme and grew up with her two brothers, Kenneth and Ernest, who also preceded her in death. She married her husband of 52 years, Delbert E. Busche, on March 2, 1957, who preceded her in death in 2009. They started Busche's Cycle, where she worked as co-owner and bookkeeper from 1963 to 1982. Afterward, she worked at Osborn USA as a parts specialist from 1988 to 2003. Sharon served as President of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce, belonged to the American Business Women's Association, was a lifetime member of Motor Maids, and was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, especially in women's groups. Sharon devoted her life to her family and her passion for motorcycles. She loved BSAs and, later in life, Harley-Davidsons. Together with her husband, she completed a cross-country motorcycle trip in their 60s. She also loved going on cruises with her sister-in-law, Noni Boehme, who survives. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Sharon will be remembered for her kindness and joyful laughs and will be deeply missed.
She is also survived by her children, Delbert E. (Beth) Busche Jr. and Deborah (Lee) DeLaBarre; grandchildren, Kurt (Adriana) Busche, Kaleb Busche, and Keely (Ian) Callahan; and great granddaughter, Elora Busche. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Kraig Allen Busche in 1988.
Funeral service is 11 am Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 7710 E. State Blvd., New Haven with visitation two hours prior (9 to 11am). The family welcomes everyone who knew her to attend and share their favorite memories. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials to the church. Arrangements by Harper's Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. For online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com
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