Service Information
Rylda J. Buske, 85, wife of Duane, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on February 28, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Private Family Service will be held.
Obituary
Rylda Jean (Nelson) Buske was born on December 23, 1936, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Clarence and Emma (Denison) Nelson. Rylda was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith at the old Methodist Church in downtown Hutchinson. She was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1955. Rylda continued her education at the Gale Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From 1956 to 1958, she lived in Minneapolis and worked in the insurance industry.
A few years of the big city life was enough for Rylda so she returned home to Hutchinson to be with her life-long sweetheart, Duane Buske. They went on their first date on May 15, 1954, and were united in marriage on February 15, 1958, by Rev. Krause at the Assembly of God Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two children, Kim and Michael. Rylda and Duane resided in Hutchinson and shared 64 years of marriage.
Rylda worked with Duane for over 30 years at Coca-Cola in Hutchinson, doing a variety of jobs: from checking bottles in the warehouse, when they used to bottle here; sampling in grocery stores around the area; to working in the office. She also worked in the concession stand in the Library Square, Tartan Park, and was proud to call herself a “Carney” selling Babes Burgers with her sister Carol at the McLeod County Fair, when it was held at the old fairgrounds.
Rylda and Duane owned and operated Quality Car Wash on Jefferson Street in Hutchinson. She was also his “backup” taxi driver. Rylda was still transporting customers at the age of 79. She enjoyed meeting new people and helping them. Rylda also provided daycare for her granddaughter, Savannah.
Rylda and Duane participated in league bowling. They enjoyed many snowmobile trips in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Yellowstone. Rylda and Duane also enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, Nevada, Florida and Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota. They were members of the Elks Lodge #2427 in Hutchinson for many years.
During her illness, Rylda was being compassionately cared for at home by Duane these past many months. In her final days, she needed the assistance of Hutchinson Hospital and then Harmony River. Rylda passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 85 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Rylda is survived by her
Husband, Duane Buske of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter, Kim Compton and her husband, Bruce of Cokato, MN;
Son, Mike Buske and his wife, Lori of Plymouth, MN;
Granddaughter, Savannah Mizuhata and her husband, Travis of Dassel, MN;
Five Great-grandchildren, Lavinia, Jerusalem, Raphael, Jedidiah, and Constance Mizuhata of Dassel, MN;
Brothers-in-law, Gail Grove of Prior Lake, MN, Dale Buske and his wife, Ruth of Post Falls, ID, Loren Buske and his wife, Judy of Hutchinson, MN, Larry “Porky” Buske and his wife, Pat of Apache Junction, AZ;
Sisters-in-law, Judy Chirpich and her husband, Dave of Savage, MN; Charity Bitzer and her husband Jim of Brainerd, MN.
She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Rylda is preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence and Emma Nelson; Sister, Carol Grove; Parents-in-law, Lewis and Gertrude Buske; Brothers-in-law, Leonard Buske and Gordon Huffman; Sisters-in-law, Rhonda Buske, Dorothy Buske, and Gladys Lewis.
Paula Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the entire Buske family.
Mike Buske says
Thank you Paula, we appreciate your thoughts very much.
Leroy Schmandt says
Duane and family so sorry for your lose , such a sweet lady .
Mike Buske or as you called me, Junior says
Thank you Leroy. My mom thought very highly of you, such a gentleman. The Coke days were very fun for my mom and dad and our Coca-Cola family.
Daryl Roiger says
Rylda will be missed but not forgotten! Very kind ,and always smiling happy to talk with! Was glad to get to know her and always loved to help her if I could around her home .
Mike Buske says
Thank you Daryl. You have helped my mom and dad so much the past several years and they appreciate every bit of it. They often called you their “younger son.”
Bob & Arlys Gehlen says
Duane & family
It is a sad time for you and also for all of us that knew and cared for Rylda over the years.
You have my heart felt condolences!
Mike Buske says
Thank you Bob and Arlys, You were a big part of my mom and dad’s best years of their lives–the Coca-Cola years. They so enjoyed their time spent with both of you. Thank you for knowing and caring for my mom and dad, as they did for the two of you! Take good care of Porky and Pat in AZ.
Daniel Hatten says
Duane, Mike, Kim, and the entire Buske family our sincere condolences to your entire family.
Mike Buske says
Thank you Dan and Joleen (HHS Class 1980). My mom and dad love Hutchinson and thank you for everything you have done for our community with your service.
Vickie & Ron Lueck says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mike Buske says
Thank you Vickie and Ron, You were also a big part of our Coca-Cola family. My mom and dad were lucky to have you for a big part of their lives too. You have always been so kind to our family.
Loren Lickfelt says
Sorry for your loss Duane. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Mike Buske says
Thank you Loren. I printed off all the comments to paper and gave them to my dad. He so appreciates all the love he is feeling on the loss of my mom.
Rick and Kelly Phillips says
Sorry for you loss. Our sympathies to the Buske family.
Mike Buske says
Thank you Rick and Kelly, Rick, or as I affectionately called you Boo-Boo, we got to work together with my mom and dad at our first jobs. They so enjoyed being around all the kind, hard working young people such as you and your brothers–“Joe” and “Peanut.” It was fun having the Phillips family part of our Coca-Cola family too.