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Rudy Busch, former Executive Director of Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. -COURTESY PHOTO<\/p>\n
It is with deep sadness that Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) announces the passing of Rudy Busch, former Executive Director, who passed away on Monday, Nov. 17.\n<\/p>\n
Busch devoted 25 years to leading KLCB during which time he played a key role in shaping the organization and in laying the groundwork for many of the environmental and recycling initiatives that still benefit Lee County today. Under his leadership, the seeds were planted for county-wide recycling efforts, helping bring organized recycling to Lee County beginning in the early 1990s. His early stewardship helped launch and build programs that have evolved into critical services for our community.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cKLCB owes much of its foundation to Rudy\u2019s commitment, vision and perseverance,\u201d said current Executive Director, Trish Fancher. \u201cHe believed deeply in the idea that communities thrive when people come together to care for the places they call home. That belief drove his work for decades.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Rudy\u2019s impact continues today through his family\u2019s ongoing commitment to our mission. His wife, Connie Busch, remains an active volunteer helping make their annual \u201cGO GREEN\u201d Golf Fundraiser a success, year after year. His daughter, Chrissy Busch-Whitehead, serves on our Board of Directors representing Coastal Waste & Recycling; her ongoing service is a testament to the legacy Rudy built.\n<\/p>\n
Media and community partners will join us in honoring Rudy\u2019s memory by remembering the countless hours he dedicated to environmental education, litter prevention, community cleanups and recycling advocacy. His spirit of stewardship, civic duty and love for Lee County will continue to inspire all who work to keep our county clean, beautiful and sustainable.\n<\/p>\n
We ask that you join us in sending thoughts and condolences to the Busch family at this difficult time.\n<\/p>\n
Keep Lee County Beautiful has served as Lee County\u2019s largest volunteer-based environmental organization since 1989 by promoting litter prevention, recycling, beautification projects, community cleanups, educational programs and public-private partnerships to help maintain the natural beauty and environmental health of Southwest Florida. For more information, call 239-334-3488 or visit\u00a0www.klcb.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n