ROCK FALLS – Ronald H. Bushman, 60, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at his home. He was the parts manager at Pete Harkness Dodge in Sterling and also had worked for Jerry Warren Buick in Sterling for 17 years.

He was born Sept. 21, 1952, in Sterling, the son of Donald Francis and Doris Illene (Welch) Bushman. Ronald was a 1970 graduate of Rock Falls High School. He married Debbie Diane Patterson. She died May 25, 1982. He enjoyed meeting friends at the Corner Tap in Rock Falls, working on crossword puzzles and watching sports on TV.

Survivors include four brothers, Ralph Bushman of Three Rivers, Mich., Steven L. Bushman of Sterling, and William J. Bushman and Robert S. (Amy) Bushman, both of Rock Falls.