Judy Buckenmyer

Judy Buckenmyer, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Adrian, MI to her parents Herbert and Virginia (Wonder) Rink. Judy completed her Bachelor’s from Siena Heights University and her Masters of Arts & Teaching (MAT)

degree from Miami University in secondary mathematics. Judy began her teaching career at Central

Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio, transferred to Swanton High School and ultimately spent

the last 19 years teaching math at Lakota East High School where she was named Teacher of the

Year for the school year 2019-2020. Judy was the heart and soul of Lakota East. She cared deeply

for all of her students and was known for her dedication and passion for teaching. Judy’s passion to teaching reached far beyond the classroom, as she would often be seen cheering on her Thunderhawks at all their sporting events. Judy was involved as a Red Life Advisor and Tennis Coach. She had organized a sock drive for the homeless and an eyeglasses drive for those in need. Judy also baked the best brownies, often as a reward for her students! In most recent months, Judy began organizing weekend breakfast for Cincinnati athletes to ensure they had proper nutrition outside of school hours. Judy’s students will forever be impacted by her gift of teaching and support of community. Judy is a lover of all animals and volunteered as a dog walker for the SPCA. Judy looked for ways to serve her community. She said you don’t have to be part of an organization to do something for your community. She wanted people to know that they had the power to make a difference, and she tried to set the best example she could to spread that message.

Judy is survived by her loving husband, Mike; daughter, Lea; son, Brad. Sisters, Barbara (Mike) Mohler, Mary Ann (Terry) Fitzgerald, Susan Arbaugh, and Laura Rink. Brothers, Dave (Gloria) Rink, Tom (Pam) Rink, and Steve (Clarice) Rink. Mother-in-law, Marcia Buckenmyer. Brother-in-law, Joe Buckenmyer. Sister-in-law, Lynn (Ken) Konoff. Her beloved rescue puppy, Elliott. Many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Herb and Virginia Rink, brother, Jimmy Rink and Father-in-law, Charles Buckenmyer.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 12 @ Lakota East High School from 5 – 8 pm. In Judy’s honor, please wear your East spirit wear. To comply with current COVID19 social distancing requirements, we ask that Students follow the schedule by last name and arrive at the posted time as indicated below:

A – F 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

G - M 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

N – Z 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday June 13 @ West Chester Nazarene Church located at 7951 Tylersville Rd. West Chester Township, Ohio 45069. Officiated by Rev. Julie Alsip. In Judy’s honor, please wear your East spirit wear.

Please note proper face covering and social distancing will be required at both venues.

In lieu of flowers, please remember Judy thru donations to:

Food Pantry @ Faith Community Methodist Church 8230 Cox Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069

St. Monica’s Recreation Center 10022 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215

Lakota East PTSO (memo Judy Buckenmyer Memorial Fund) 6840 Lakota Lane, Liberty Township, OH 45044

SPCA 11900 Conrey Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

Arrangements are under the care of Rose Hill Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011.