NANCY L. BUSSE, age 79, of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 9:15 P.M. at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen after a long battle with her health. She was born on May 3, 1947, in Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of the late Orville B. and Norma “Barney” L. (Kettler) Lampert. On November 25, 1967, she married Larry R. Busse, and together they shared 58 wonderful years.  Larry survives in New Bremen, along with her children: Todd (Shelly) Busse of New Bremen, and Lori (Kip) Hubbard of Mason; her six grandchildren: Danielle (Matt) Nietfeld, Kirstie (Dan) Buschur, Reece Busse, Bailey Hubbard, Ryland Busse, and Kendall Hubbard; as well as her eight great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish her memory are her siblings: Bernard (Karen) Lampert of Dayton, and Jane Roby of Belton, Texas. Along with her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her sisters: Beverly Williams and Judith Martin. 

Nancy was a 1965 graduate of New Bremen High School and went on to work in the family business, Lampert’s Supermarket in New Bremen, eventually becoming co-owner for a number of years. She later graduated from Edison State Community College with her Associate’s degree in 1992, before going to work as a computer programmer at S&F Software in Vandalia, Reynold’s & Reynold’s in Dayton, Airstream in Jackson Center, Crown Equipment Corp. in New Bremen, and finally Precision Strip in Minster from where she retired in 2012. She had been a member of the New Bremen American Legion Post 241 Auxiliary and an active part of the New Bremen Alumni Band playing her saxophone for numerous years. Nancy always enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She and Larry took the family on many trips to Lake Cumberland where they would enjoy camping and boating. Larry and Nancy also took many fishing trips to Lake Erie where Larry “taught” Nancy how to fish. As an avid reader, Nancy also enjoyed quiet time reading a good book.  She will always be remembered for her skill as a great cook, for her love of music, and for her warm and welcoming smile.

Nancy’s family would like to give a special thank you to Elmwood Assisted Living and Grand Lake Hospice for their excellent care of Nancy over the last few months.   

A Memorial Service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, with Rev. Barry Bordenkircher officiating. Private family inurnment will take place in the German Protestant Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 3:00 until 6:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Friday morning, from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M., at the church. Memorial contributions in Nancy's memory can be made to the Grand Lake Hospice (1122 E. Spring Street, St. Marys, Ohio 45885) or to the New Bremen American Legion Auxiliary (P.O. Box 94, New Bremen, Ohio 45869). The Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen is assisting the family during this time, and online condolences and memories may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.