Earl H. Buss, 92, of Plymouth, formerly of Claremont, died peacefully at the home of his son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Christine Buss on April 7, 2013. Earl was born October 31, 1920 in Rockville, NE to Rutherford and Millie (Hanisch) Buss. There he was raised and attended school, graduating from Rockville High School. His father died in 1940 and in 1941 Earl, along with his mother, brothers Allen and Donald, moved to Claremont. He farmed for many years with his brother Warren near Claremont. Earl was united in marriage to Bernice Dufva on December 9, 1953 at First Covenant Church in St. Paul, MN. In 1966 he founded the Buss Oil Company from which he retired in 1987. In 1996, the couple moved to Plymouth, Minnesota. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Sharing life''s moments with them was important to Earl. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards especially cribbage and bridge. He was a member of the Zurah Shrine Club and was active in the First Presbyterian Church where he served as elder and on the church council. He also served on the Claremont Improvement Board. He is survived by his wife Bernice Buss of Plymouth; his son Daniel Buss, MD (Christine) of Minneapolis and his grandchildren Cooper, Mackenzie, Charles, Albert, Edward, and William Buss of Minneapolis; two brothers Allen (Betty) Buss of Claremont; Birchard Buss of Owatonna; a sister-in-law Ila Buss of Owatonna and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Eleanor; two brothers Warren Buss; Donald Buss; two sisters-in-law Warren''s wife Dorothy Buss and Birchard''s wife Marie Buss. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the church. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Joe Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Claremont Street Cemetery in rural Claremont. Memorials are preferred to First Presbyterian Church in Claremont. Arrangements by Michaelson Funeral Home, Owatonna. Visitation: 04/13/2013 10:00 04/13/2013 11:00 Service: 04/13/2013 11:00