Stanley Busken age 79 from Liberty, Mo., passed away on October 21, 2026. He was born December 14, 1946 in Creve Couer, Mo., to Lambert and Lucy Busken. He grew up in Warrenton, Mo & Baden, Mo. and graduated from Laboure High School in 1965.
After highschool and some college he landed a job with American Airlines where he was a dedicated employee for 38 years. Over these years he was a ticket agent & baggage service agent who never missed a day of work. Across the US he met many people that he considered life long friends. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and active in his church and boy scouts.
After retirement he worked for Children's Plus selling books to the school libraries he made several friendships within this time. Following his second retirement he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He continued his dedicated hobby of genealogy research of The Busken and Feltz families.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bill Busken. He is survived by his wife Rose Busken, the mother of his children Patti Busken, daughter Stephanie Jones (Jeff), the light of his life and only grandson Chase Jones, son Tim Busken ( Nicky), siblings: Sister-in-law Laura Ann Busken, Russ Busken (Kathy), Mary Lou Becker, John Busken ( Sherry), many nieces and nephews along with extended family and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Assumption of the BVM Catholic Church on November 6, 2026, 403 Main St. O'Fallon, Mo 63366. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am followed by Mass at 10:30 am. Burial is private at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Florissant, Mo.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Vincent De Paul , Knights of Columbus, American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
His family is deeply grateful for all the care received from all the nurses at Newmark and One Community Hospice. He touched so many lives. No matter who you were, he always had a smile on his face that made you feel welcomed. Please pass a smile or a joke along in memory of him.
