James Grant Busch, age 63, of Lake Station passed away unexpectedly in Advocate Christ Hospital on Sunday February 25, 2018.  James was born January 8, 1955 in Gary, Indiana to the late Grant K. and Dorothy E. (Funke) Busch.  James was a Christian that loved his Lord.  He graduated from Edison High School, IUN and the Indiana Police Academy.  He was the owner and manager of Busch Construction and Protree, Inc.  James was the Lake Station Police Commissioner.  He was a member of Glen Park Lodge #532, F&AM; He held the honor of the Pilgrim Degree with the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #783 in Hobart; The Izaak Walton League in Portage and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #502 in South Haven.

James is survived by his loving wife Jackie Busch;  stepson Aaron Morse of Orlando, Florida; his sister, Deb Shurr of Hobart; two nephews, Daniel Shurr and Tim (Stacey) Shurr; one niece and his Goddaughter, Tina (Mike) Clindaniel; nine great nieces and nephews; one great-great nephew and his beloved cat Timber.

James was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday March 3, 2018 at Rees Funeral home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Avenue Portage, Indiana 46368 with Pastor Bill Taylor officiating.  Burial will follow in McCool Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a 6:00 pm Moose Memorial Service and a 7:00 pm Masonic Memorial Service at the Funeral Home.

Memorial donations ae preferred to the Alzheimer's Association.