Michael Joseph Bush

Michael’s service will be livestreamed and viewable below starting at 11:00 AM Monday, August 18, 2025:

Michael Joseph Bush (AKA The Minker) made his last set on August 11th, 2025, surrounded by family Michael was born to Robert and Marian Bush (Hendricks) at their home in Enderlin ND. Michael spent his young life growing up in the FM area where he attended local schools with his sister Mari Margret Rapp (Bush) and spent much of his free time hunting and fishing with his father. Michael learned to trap with his uncle Bud Hendricks. Michael went to serve this great nations Navy during Vietnam conflict aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) where he received 3 metals for his service. After returning from Vietnam Michael met and married Julianne Bush (Grismer) and made their home in Fargo ND raising 4 children. Later they moved to Fort Ransom ND where they retired. Through the years Michael was also an artist. He enjoyed painting landscapes and portraits. He is survived by his wife, sister, 4 children, 8 Grandchildren.