Kenneth Bucher

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. until services at 11:30 a.m. at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow at DFW National Cemetery.

Ken was born in Cape Girardeau, MO to Albert and LaVera Bucher in 1943. He graduated from Kelly High School in Benton, MO and was on the way to the US Navy the day after graduation. He served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1981, achieving the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9). He served on 4 ships, three tours in Viet Nam, as well as tours of duty in Iceland, Guam, and several naval bases in the US. Ken received numerous awards during his military service, including Joint Service Accomodation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal.

Following his retirement from active duty, Ken worked for several defense contractors before returning to the Department of the Navy as a civilian employee. During the next 16 years he served at various military installations in the US, as well as overseas. Ken retired from Civil Service in August 1998 as the civilian supply officer (GS-13) of the Public Works Center, Pearl Harbor. He received many awards throughout his career including the Naval Superior Civilian Service Award.

In June 1972, Ken married Tien Thi Nguyen of Sadec, Viet Nam and later brought the love of his life to the US. Ken always said that he was so fortunate to have found such a wonderful and beautiful wife who never complained about the frequent locations. After retiring the second time, they relocated from Hawaii to Texas where they purchased and managed a mail and shipping store for a couple of years before deciding to retire and relax.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Terry, and daughters, Robyn and Le Hoa.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Tien; daughter Kelly Bucher of GA and Brandi Bucher of Watauga, Tx; sister, Vickie Bucher of Keller, Tx, and grandchildren, Bobbie, Jessica and Michael of GA.