Robert Buchner

Robert Buchner, age 91, died on February 1, 2018, in Beavercreek, Ohio. He was born on October 11, 1926, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Hans and Marie Baier Buchner. He is survived by his three daughters: Ruth Ann (Mark) Wiley of Beavercreek, Mary (Kim) Allen of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Betty (Mike) Gobeil of Beavercreek; ten grandchildren: Sarah Wiley, Benjamin (Elizabeth) Wiley, Justin (Jacqueline) Wiley, Nathan (Brittany) Wiley, Jack (Heather) Allen, Brian Allen, Mary Kathryn Allen, Kyle Gobeil, Emily Gobeil and Mariah Gobeil; seven great-grandchildren: Grace, Caroline and Henry Wiley, Maria Ciambrone and Owen Wiley, Tucker Wiley, and Bruce Allen; and sisters: Helen Mueller of Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Betty Laden of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; sisters-in-law: Martha Ralston and Margery Grace Young of Cincinnati; brother-in-law Edward (Joyce) Young of West Union, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Geraldine (Jud), his parents, brothers-in-law: Howard Young, Jesse Ralston and Harold Mueller and sister-in-law Phyllis Young. Bob graduated from Central High School, Sheboygan, WI in 1944. During his senior year of high school he passed the test for the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTRP) and enlisted in the Army. After the war ended, he attended the University of Wisconsin earning a BS in Electrical Engineering (1949) and Mechanical Engineering (1951). Upon graduation, he began his career as a Civil Servant with the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson. His career spanned 30 years and included positions in the Propulsion Laboratory and various branches of Foreign Technology Division. Even though his time in the service was limited, his patriotism lasted a lifetime. Being raised by parents who were first generation immigrants, he truly appreciated all the opportunities this country offered and was keenly aware of the discipline and hard work required to achieve success. He was grateful for the educational opportunity the GI Bill provided him. One of Bob’s greatest sources of enjoyment was his farm, “The Rader Ranch,” located in Adams County, Ohio. During the last several years of his career and throughout his retirement, he often escaped to the peace and quiet of the country to refurbish the 100 year-old cabin, walk the hills with his dog, and sit on the front porch reading and carving. Bob left the white shirts, bow ties and crew cut behind as he began his journey into retirement. This next chapter in his life was filled with daily exercise at the YMCA, reading to expand his knowledge on a variety of subjects, and time in his word-working shop building a vast array of items. He spent many Saturday and Sunday afternoons volunteering at Carriage Hill Park in the Wood Shop and Blacksmith Shop. His faith was very important to him. Memorizing the Heidelberg Catechism in Confirmation Class sparked a life-long interest in studying the Bible and its history. Over the last 20 years he has been a devoted member of the Hawker Church Men’s Group. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5th at Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel and from 10:00 to 11:00 on Tuesday, February 6th at Hawker United Church of Christ, 1617 North Longview Street, Beavercreek, Ohio. The Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Hawker United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.TobiasFuneralHome.com.