Todd Anthony Buresh, 51, loving dad, grandpa, son, brother and uncle, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was born on May 8, 1970, to Henry Verne and Madonna Barbara (Bucheit) Buresh in Wichita, Kansas.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Madonna Barbara (Bucheit) Buresh; and nephew, Tyler Loomis. He is survived by his father Henry (Grace) Buresh; children, Ashley (Austin) Lanzrath, Dillon Buresh, and Gunther Buresh; granddaughter, River Lanzrath; siblings, Bradley Buresh, Denise Loomis, Madonna (Cliff) Smith, Chad (Katie) Buresh, and Wendy (Mike) Prue; step-siblings, Elizabeth (Lee) Cuckson and family, and Mary Anne (Donnie) Morton and family; nieces and nephews, Brittany Loomis, Ashton Loomis, Allyson Loomis, Kaleb Loomis, Lyndsey Loomis, Colton Smith, Clayton Smith, Ellie Klitzing, Josie Buresh, Hank Buresh, Paul Buresh, Gabby Prue, and Nick Prue; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and beloved relatives.
Todd was surrounded by a loving family who meant the world to him. He was often the center of attention at family gatherings with his quick wit and incredible sense of humor bringing laughter and smiles to all. This past holiday season was especially memorable for Grandpa Todd as his new granddaughter, River, was able to visit. He loved being a grandpa more than anything and spent countless hours playing with River. Todd was constantly sharing his love of building and tinkering with his children, nieces, and nephews. His favorite projects included woodworking and welding, especially his distinctive horseshoe crosses. Todd was also a great mechanic and was often found working on his '57 Bel Air. Over the years, Todd gave selflessly of his time and talents by helping others in need, whether it was family, friends, or neighbors. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was one of his favorite charities to which he gave monthly donations. His huge heart extended to more than just people as he was a great dog and animal lover. His dog, Bobo, misses him greatly. In his daily life, Todd enjoyed his work family at Spirit Aerosystems where he was a Master Plumber in the Manufacturing and Thermal Group. He was well respected and had many great friends from his 26 years of service at Boeing and Spirit. Accompanied by his brothers and best friends, Todd was happiest on his many fishing trips.
Funeral services will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church at 4411 W. Maple, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The rosary will be 6:30 pm on Friday, January 21, 2022 and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Interment will immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Attn: Chenay Sloan, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202, Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas, 555 N. Woodlawn, Suite 3105, Wichita, KS 67208 or the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside St., Wichita, KS 67219.
