Ronald "Ron" Allen Buske

Ronald Allen Buske (Ron) passed away suddenly on Saturday November 7, 2026 in North Branch, MN at age 79. 

He is survived by wife, Teresa Wasick; children, Chris (Becky) Buske, Jennifer (Tim) Schloe; grandchildren, Patty Schloe, Kate Schloe, Bart Buske and Bert Buske. Preceded in death by parents, Einar and Alma Buske; wife, Patricia Olson Buske; brother, Jack Buske; nephew, Jess Buske; and sister-in-law, Lynn Buske.

Ron was born & raised on the family farm in Linwood, MN and graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1965. He attended Dunwoody Industrial Institute before serving in the Navy Seabees for two tours, totaling 483 days. He married Pat in 1969 and raised their kids in Vadnais Heights. Ron was a diesel mechanic by trade and retired from the industry in 2002. Ron lost Pat in 2002. After a 20-year friendship, Ron married Teresa in 2023 and they settled in North Branch, MN with their cats.

Ron was a regular at the Old Guys coffee group at Burger King in North Branch where he made fast friends with many fellow old guys as well as the restaurant staff. His favorite pastime was fixing up Chevy S-10’s; giving new life to old trucks. His second home was the ATV Salvage Yard where he spent many hours hunting down car parts and visiting with the staff. A long-time NASCAR fan, he rarely missed watching a race. As a Vietnam veteran, it would take him an extra 10 minutes to get out of any store or restaurant if he happened to meet a fellow veteran; Ron loved to chat. He was very generous to those needing a little help by fixing up a lawn mower or snow blower, getting a bed so a little kid could have his own space, or spending time with those needing companionship.

Ron will be missed by many.

A Memorial Gathering will be held 3-6 PM, on Monday, November 16th, 2026, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.  

In lieu of flowers we suggest a donation to The Wounded Warrior Project or an organization you feel passionate about.

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