Lonnie Joe Bush, Sr., age 68 of Adrian, MI died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn.  He was born October 10, 1952 in Oak Hill, OH, the son of the late Lowell Buren and Pearlene (Baisden) Bush.  On April 29, 1983 in Toledo, OH he married Nancy Ioma D'Agostino and they shared over 37 years together.

Lonnie's working years were spent in the food service industry.  He started his career with Bob Evans Restaurant, working his way up to District Manager.  He left that position to become a part owner and operating manager of the Big Boy Restaurant in Adrian, MI as well as part owner of Rally's Drive Thru, also in Adrian.  From there he worked at Gus Harrison Prison as a Food Service Supervisor, from where he retired.  During his retirement he enjoyed driving a school bus for the Lenawee County Intermediate School District.

As a younger man he enjoyed golfing, bowling, and coaching youth baseball. In his later years, Lonnie loved to follow the stock market, handling his own portfolio. His greatest love in life was for his grandchildren, and he enjoyed attending all their activities.

Besides his wife, Nancy, he is survived by two daughters, Abra Bush of Baltimore, MD and Larae (Jeff) Schraeder of Upper Arlington, OH; three sons, Nathan Bush of Deerfield, MI, Noah(Molly) Bush of Mishawaka, IN and Lonnie (Rhiannon) Bush, Jr. of Wadsworth, OH; step- daughter Jessica Berry of Tampa, FL; five grandchildren, Hailee, Emma, Archer, Simon and Nolan Bush; four step-grandchildren, Angelo, James, Marshanti and Jiovanni; brother Lewis (Ann) Bush of Gallipolis, OH; and a special aunt and cousin, Donna Jean Grate and Grace Judy of MO. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Terry and Donald Bush.

In accordance with Lonnie's wishes cremation has taken place and a private service and burial were held at The Gallia Baptist Church and cemetery.

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