Dale Everett Busse of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 64 years. He was born February 4, 1961, in Sullivan; the son of Wilbert Busse and his wife, Minnie (Doyle).

Dale received his education from Sullivan High School and was employed as a diesel mechanic. He was an avid car enthusiast who liked nothing more than meeting for lunch with his friends to discuss cars. He also enjoyed barbequing and loved his cats. Dale was a simple man of few words, but his family was everything to him, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Minnie Busse; and five siblings, Glenn Busse, Gary Busse, Darlene Henderson, Willie Palmer, and Lloyd Busse.

He is survived by eight nieces and nephews, Bekki Brown, of Robertsville, Justin Hillman, of St. Clair, Amanda McGuinnes, of St. Peters, Preston Busse and wife Bobbi, of Sullivan, Greg Busse, of Stanton, Kim Marlow and husband Floyd, of Leasburg, Christianna Busse, of Stanton, and Desiree Foster, of Union; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and many other relatives and friends.