Brian R. "Squirrel" Busker, 40, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019, as a result of a hunting accident in Jo Daviess County, IL.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A/M, on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Galena Bible Church, 11108 U. S. 20 West, in Galena, IL, with Pastors Adam Mostert and Bill Longmore officiating.  Burial will be in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 P/M - 7 P/M, on Thursday, December 12, 2019, and from 9:30 A/M - 10:15 A/M, on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Church.

The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, of Scales Mound, is in charge of arrangements.

Brian was born on February 2, 1979, at Monroe, WI, the son of Dwight J. and Judy (Beach) Busker.  He was a graduate of Scales Mound High School, Class of 1997.

Brian worked for Glasson Painting, then was self-employed as B & B Painting.  He was currently working for Klippert Painting.

He loved his children and loved spending time with them.  Brian enjoyed hunting, ice fishing and the great outdoors.  He was an avid Bears fan, Cubs fan and Bulls fan.  He enjoyed grilling out and spending time with his family and friends.  He loved music and the band, "Sublime".

Brian is survived by his mother, Judy, and step-dad, Dave Carscallen, of Scales Mound, IL; a daughter, Briana Busker, of Dubuque, IA; a son, Brody Busker and Brody's mother, Jami Lopp, of Scales Mound, IL; his brothers, Jason (Shannon) Busker, of Apple River, IL, Jeremy (Mariea) Busker, of Virginia, and Robert Busker, of Scales Mound, IL; his sister, Melissa (Jose) Brito, of Scales Mound, IL; step-brother, Chad (Jolene) Carscallen, of Florida; step-sisters, Sherry (George) Byerly, of Georgia, Lisa Silvey, of Georgia and Caitlin Carscallen, of North Carolina; several aunts and uncles; nieces; nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dwight; his paternal and maternal grandparents; his Aunt, Susie Doherty; and Uncle, Gary Dagel.

A Brian R. "Squirrel" Busker Memorial Fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com