Lonnie Joe Bush, Sr

Lonnie Joe Bush, Sr., age 68 of Adrian died Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn. He was born October 10, 1952 in Oak Hill, Ohio, the son of the late Lowell Buren and Pearlene (Baisden) Bush. On April 29, 1983 in Toledo, he married Nancy Ioma D’Agostino and they shared over 37 years together.

Lonnie worked in the food service industry. He started his career with Bob Evans Restaurant, working his way up to district manager. He left to become a part owner and operating manager of the Adrian Big Boy, as well as a part owner of Rally’s Drive Thru. From there he worked at Gus Harrison Prison as a food service supervisor, from where he retired. During his retirement years he enjoyed driving a school bus for the LISD.

As a younger man he enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing and coaching baseball. In his later years Lonnie loved to watch the stock market, handling his own portfolio. His greatest love in life was for his grandchildren, and he was there to watch all their activities.

Besides his wife, Nancy, he is survived by two daughters, Abra Bush of Baltimore, Md. and Larae (Jeff) Schraeder of Upper Arlington, Ohio; three sons, Nathan Bush of Deerfield, Noah (Molly) Bush of Mishawaka, Ind. and Lonnie (Rhiannon) Bush, Jr.; step-daughter, Jessica Berry of Tampa, Fla.; brother, Lewis (Ann) Bush of Gallipolis, Ohio; five grandchildren, Hailee, Emma, Archer, Simon and Nolan Bush; four step-grandchildren, Angelo, James, Marshanti and Jiovanni; and special aunt and cousin, Donna Jean Grate and Grace Judy. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Terry and Donald Bush.

In accordance to Lonnie’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice.  Arrangements are under the care of the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be offered to the family at handlerfuneralhomes.com.