R. Leon Buechler, 80, of Decatur, IL passed away on Saturday (May 14, 2011) in his residence.
A service to celebrate Leon’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (May 18, 2011) at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Macon County Honor Guard. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mr. Buechler was born on November 5, 1930 in Decatur, IL, the son of Edward J. and Nettie C. (Rentfro) Buechler. He was a 1949 graduate of Decatur High School. Leon worked as a maintenance manager at General Electric, Season-All and Climate Control retiring in 1996. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. Leon married Mildred R. Myers on May 28, 1955. She preceded him in death on December 7, 2009.
Surviving are his children: Norma J. Ford and her husband George of Illiopolis, IL, Charles R. Clark and his wife Karen Sue of Illiopolis, IL, Dr. Donna K. Buechler and her life partner Theresa M. Furey of Springfield, IL; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; special friends: Mike, Cindy and Max Eversole of Decatur, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and one sister.
Les Mémoires Dèrnières
Leon's brother, Kenny was John's step-dad, married to Ruth Buechler. We spent many a Saturday morning visiting Ruth, Kenny, Marvin and Leon solving all the problems of the known world. He was the salt of the earth and cared deeply about his family. And we benefited from his huge garden and the great tomatoes, peppers, and cukes he brought over to Ruth and Kenny's house. We will miss you Leon, last of the Buechler brothers.
Love,
Nancy and John Hise
Leon was such a wonderful person who showed us how to live our faith. Always giving of himself to others, being positive about life, and showing us how to laugh. My nephews and their families have to feel very blessed to have had such an awesome grandfather to leave so many fond memories. I know Moose and I have many ourselves of Leon as the years have went by.
Thanks Leon for always putting a smile on our face from being around you!
We Loved You!
Moose and Suzie
Les Condoléances dèrnières
| Charlie Clark |
SON |
May 16, 2011 |
YOU WERE THE GLUE THAT HELD EVERYTHING WHERE IT BELONGED. NOT AN EASY JOB IN THIS FAMILY. YOU NEVER WAIVERED, BUT STOOD FIRM AND ENDEVOURED TO DO YOUR VERY BEST. i WILL ALWAYS SEE A CHAMPION WHEN I THINK OF YOU. yOU WILL BE MISSED GREATLY AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED WITH MUCH LOVE.
| Calvary Chapel Sweetwater |
The fellowship |
May 15, 2011 |
To Pastor Doug, Bev and the family of Leon Buechler,
Jesus said: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going." (John 14:1-4 NIV)
"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 NIV)
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afarid." (John 14:27 NIV)
May the Lord comfort you, enfold you in His loving arms and fill you with the hope of knowing there is a future eternity with Him in heaven. You can be confident in that Leon is already there with Jesus.
You are in our prayers.
The fellowship at Calvary Chapel Sweetwater
