Candles 01
Official Obituary of

Wade Busch

January 27, 1988 ~ December 20, 2023 (age 35) 35 Years Old

Wade Busch Obituary

Wade Busch, 35 of Erie, passed away after battling a myriad of medical complications, on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic.

He was born January 27, 1988, in Wayne, NJ; a son of (the late) Joseph Busch and Nancy (Espy) Busch.

Wade's youth was spent mainly in Raleigh, NC.  After graduation, Wade worked a variety of jobs; salesclerk, chef, brewmaster, carpenter, and plumber.

Wade was born with a big heart, a heartfelt laugh, as well as an argumentative side, which he lovingly shared with friends and family.  A child at the core, he lived life that way.  Wade enjoyed nature, and sharing creek adventures with his dog, Mojo, and good buddy, Bob Dunlap.  Always bringing back a good story to tell.

Wade's connection to animals ran deep.  He loved dogs, of course, but fish?  The family created a large fishpond by his front door.  Each goldfish was thoughtfully named, and each one accounted for.

Wade - You are missed!  We Love You!

Mother - Nancy (Busch) Espy

Sister - Allyssa (Busch) Gravitt

Brother - Aaron Busch

Mother's Partner - Kurt D. Kosmatine

Godbrother - Mikey Boling

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to donate in Wade's honor to the Erie Humane Society, 2407 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506 or Erie City Mission/New Life Center, 1017 French Street, Erie, PA 16501.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wade Busch, please visit our floral store.


Services

You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Wade Busch

Donations

Erie City Mission
1017 French St., Erie PA 16501

Erie Humane Society
2407 Zimmerly Road, Erie PA 16506

SHARE OBITUARY

© 2026 Edder Family Funeral Home, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility