LaRene Busler, 90, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home in Columbus.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

LaRene was born December 3, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles and Anne (Koca) Krupicka. She attended Geneva Public Schools and after graduation went to work as a phone operator in York, Nebraska. On June 27, 1953, LaRene was united in marriage to Robert Busler at the First Presbyterian Church in York.

The couple moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and then back to York before moving to Columbus in 1957. LaRene was a member of Navy Mothers, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, and was an avid reader.

LaRene was survived by:
Son - Bradley (Donna) Busler of Nacogdoches, TX
Grandson - Bryce (Anna) Busler of Lufkin, TX
Granddaughter - Laura (Micha) Birdsong of Lufkin, TX
Great Grandchildren - Samuel & Lyla
Son - Gregory (Sherie) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Grandson - Lance (Christine) Busler of Beaver Crossing, NE
Great Grandchildren - Macy, Cade, and Avery
Great Great Grandson - Landon
Grandson - Zachary (Abby) Busler of Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren - Tristen, Noah, and Madelyn
Granddaughter - Valerie Busler of Joshua Tree, CA
Brother - Charles (Evelyn) Krupicka of Milligan, NE
Sister - Marlene (Don) Beacom of Grand Island, NE

LaRene was preceded in death by:
Parents - Charles and Anne Krupicka
Great Grandson - Johnathan Davis
Sister - Sharlene Chapman