At Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Friday, March 30, 2007. Age 81 years.\r\nSurvived by his wife Barbara A. "Bobbie" nee Boyd, a daughter Cheryl Ann (Kenneth) Leone of Joliet, one brother Jack (Betty) Bush of Joliet. Also numerous nieces and nephews.\r\nPreceded in death by his parents Ralph W. & Myrtle Bush, one brother Ralph and a nephew Ralph Jr..\r\nBorn in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. Educated in Joliet Public Schools, graduate of Joliet Twp. High School Class of 1944. Also attended Joliet Junior College. Retired from Olin Chemical Co. In 1982, where he had worked as a chemist for 35 years.\r\nVeteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Air Force. Charter member of the American Legion Band. Member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 30 year member of Matteson Lodge #175 A.F. & A.M..