Arthur Herbert Buschlen died at the age of 85 due to emphysema at his home in Houston, Texas on Thursday, June 29th, 2006. Born in Deseronto, Ontario, Canada on August 7th, 1920 to Arthur Wellington Buschlen and Jessie Martina Clement, he was the oldest of four children. Art received his education in Ontario, which included his radio operator’s certification.
Art's long association with the sea began with his enlistment in the American Merchant Marines from 1941 to 1945 as a purser and radio operator. Following World War II, he continued seafaring with United Fruit Company until he joined American Export Isbrandsten Shipping where he began his career in the shipping business. During this time he married Kathleen Turbitt and they began a family. The shipping business took him and his family from New York to Ottawa to Bermuda where they remained for sixteen years. Upon early retirement, Arthur was employed with Coastal States Gas Corporation and he immigrated with his family permanently back to Houston, Texas in 1979. Arthur officially retired in 1990 but continued to stay active by helping his children’s business ventures, which flourish today.
Valued by his employers for his conscientiousness and loyalty, and loved by his friends for his appreciation of knowledge, Art will be remembered for his devotion to work and to family. His energy and curiosity was expressed in his interests of boating, scuba diving, woodworking and photography.
Art was preceded in death by both parents and brother Walter Buschlen. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Kathleen Buschlen of Houston, Texas; son Peter Buschlen & wife Kim of Houston, Texas; daughter Mary-Jane Buschlen of Houston, Texas; brother Fred Buschlen. DDS of Ottowa, Canada; sister Eleanor Moore of Allentown, Pennsylvania; 3 grandchildren: Zachary Buschlen, Katie Buschlen and Sarah Buschlen; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 3rd, 2006, at 1:30 P.M. in the VA Chapel at the Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors rendered by the V.F.W. District #4 Ceremonial Detail. There was a time of continued fellowship and remembrance for friends and family at his home immediately following the burial.
Art will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
