Obituary of Eugene Buechler

Eugene Buechler, the son of Carolina (Pietz) and Jacob Buechler, was born in Tyndall South Dakota on March 22, 1923. He spent his childhood years in Tyndall, and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1943. Immediately following graduation, Gene was called upon to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He held the grade of PFC in the 252D Quartermaster Pack Troop, and was deployed to Central Burma, India. He was honorably discharged after receiving the American Theater Service Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. After his discharge, Gene found a job that he enjoyed, which led to his career as an iron worker. He was a member of the Iron Workers Union for over 60 years. His proudest projects were the Gavin’s Point Dam in Yankton, SD and The Mobridge Bridge in Mobridge, SD He was united in marriage to Adeline Schmeichel on June 4, 1950. The couple initially moved around a lot, going to wherever the work was. They were blessed with two children, Darrell and Gloria. In 1968 the family moved to Hartley where they purchased and operated the Iowan Motel. Over the years, Gene thoroughly enjoyed both hunting and fishing, flowers and gardening, and was always making something with his hands. He was a member of the Hartley American Legion. Gene and Adeline enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Adeline passed away on March 11, 2009. Following a decline in his health and a short stay in the nursing home, Gene passed away at the Spencer Municipal Hospital in Spencer, Iowa, on Saturday, May 22, 2010. He was 87. Grateful to have shared his life are his son, Darrell Buechler of Hartley and special friend, Diane Cummings of Melvin, IA, and his daughter, Gloria Nieman of Spencer, IA; one granddaughter, Jessica Nieman; two great-grandchildren who were so very special to him, Natalee and Noah. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife; grandson Joseph Nieman; five sisters, Mary, Irene, Lea, Hattie and Alma; two brothers, Roy and Alvin. Celebrating the life of Eugene Buechler Born ~ March 22, 1923 Died ~ May 22, 2010 Age ~ 87 years 2 months Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010 Hartley Funeral Home Chapel Hartley, Iowa Officiating ~ Pastor Dave Erichsen Organist ~ Donna Ahlers Congregational Singing “How Great Thou Art” “On Eagles’ Wings” “Amazing Grace” Pallbearers Kenny Heibel Don Van Emmerik Dwayne Van Emmerik Don Elgersma Tom Elgersma David Peters Interment Pleasant View Cemetery ~ Hartley, Iowa Military Graveside Rites Hartley American Legion Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288