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Brian Buchler Obituary

Buchler, Brian H. 66, late of New Lenox, formerly of Crete passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Brian was born in Chicago to the late Matthew M. and Gertrude (nee Parks) Buchler. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Fahey); loving father of Michael (Kimberly) Buchler and Jennifer Mox; cherished grandfather of Avery Karen, and Ainsley Kimberlyn Buchler, Madicyn Jo and Maecyn Rae Mox; dear brother of Douglas (Joan), Jack (Judy), Matthew (Robyn), Joanne (the late David) Pedric, Elaine (the late William) Graham, Eileen (the late James) Kupiainen and Susan (William) Brassfield. Brian was the owner of Valley Piping Inc. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Div. serving in Vietnam 1966-1967. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Brian's name can be made to University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital Carolyn J. Czerkies Pavilion. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 for a Memorial Service on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. For info. www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 27, 2013.
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Ten years Buddy. Everybody that knew you still misses you. I will always tell stories about you and the good times we had together. Until we meet again, Larry

Larry Ritchie

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October 23, 2023

We were so sorry to hear about Brian. We have so many fond memories of your family from Crete baseball , Canada fishing, St. Liborius, to our wonderful cruise! Please know we are thinking about all of you and praying for him! Love, the Lesinski family

Jerry and Pamm Lesinski

November 14, 2013

Dear Buchler Family,Sorry to read about the loss of your dear love one.May Jehovah the God of tender mercies comfort you all during this difficult time.
Gwen

October 28, 2013

You were such a great person Brian....you will be so missed...don't worry tho everyone will look in on your Patti...

Sharon Fahey

October 28, 2013

Buddy, you made me laugh more than anyone else. I am honored to be one of your friends. You will be missed!

Larry Ritchie

October 27, 2013

We will miss you Brian! Tell our other loved ones hello for us. We will all see you soon. xxxxx

Carole DeMack

October 27, 2013

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