Katherine M. Busch

Katherine Mary Busch (Kay), was born on May 22, 1938, in Minneapolis, MN to Tom and Florence Keefe. Kay's journey through life was marked by her faith, friendliness, and dedication to enriching the lives of others. On April 30, 2025, Kay passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and service that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Kay made lifelong friends at St. Anthony of Padua High School. Her passion for helping others led her to pursue and achieve a Social Work degree from the College of St. Benedict. This was not just an academic milestone for Kay; it was the beginning of a remarkable career that would touch many lives.

For 29 years, Kay served at Hammer Residences, a series of residential homes for individuals with disabilities. She was a Program Manager at the Carlson house and treated each person with the utmost respect and dignity.

Travel, reading, and gardening were among Kay's many interests, but it was socializing—connecting with people—that she did best.

Kay was a cherished wife to her husband, Michael Busch, and a loving mother to Kelly Vogel, Kristin Muyskens (Paul), John Fruth (Elizabeth), and Katie Trafton (Justin). Her role as a grandmother to Meagan, Nick, Luke, and Clare, and great-grandmother to Llewyn and Marlowe, was one she embraced with every ounce of her being. Kay's sisters, Mary Bohn and Lonnie Chirhart, have welcomed her into heaven along with her parents.

We celebrate the life of Kay Busch; let us remember that each day is an opportunity to make a difference. Let us honor her memory by living as she did—with open hearts, open arms, and the unwavering belief that the best of humanity is found in the simple acts of kindness we share with one another.

Thank you, Kay, for showing us the way.

Funeral services are on May 10th at 11:00am with visitation beginning one hour before at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 630 Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Convent of St. Benedict, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph, MN  56374 to donate directly, please click here.