Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church. A service starts at 1 p.m. at the church. Cremation will follow the service.
Mr. Buss was a minister.
Survivors include his wife, Beth L.; one son, Timothy L. of Denver; one daughter, Mari L. Koester of Denver; one brother, Robert of Mesa, Arizona.
Memorial contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran School Scholarship Fund, 840 N. 11th St., Grand Junction 81501.