Obituary of Richard Martin Buehler

Richard M. Buehler Richard passed from this life on Monday morning, April 3, 2017, at the Carlisle Care Center, under the care of Unity Point Hospice. Richard Martin Buehler, 78, was born September 13, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, the son of George and Velma (Bartosh) Buehler. Following high school he attended Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids for two years. He grew up in Luzerne, and served his country with the United States Navy, serving as a Navy Corman (Medic) at the age of 18, based out of the Great Lakes Naval Base near Port Huron, Mich. Richard married Patricia Louise Buehler in Cedar Rapids on January 30, 1960. To this union two daughters were born, Elizabeth and Mary. Richard later married Ann White, and later Donna Friese, both in Cedar Rapids. On August 16, 1986, Richard was united in marriage with Donna Diane Sholley in Des Moines, 26 years. He was employed at Deerborn Brass in Cedar Rapids, Bishop Drumm Care Center in Des Moines, and Wayne Dennis Supply in Des Moines. Richard enjoyed sharing his Navy experience, watching NASCAR, fishing, bowling, playing his guitar and singing. His greatest career path and true love took him to perform country & western music, which he did at numerous fairs and establishments throughout Iowa, 30 plus years, and a short time in Nashville, to cut a demo during his early career. Richard is survived by his daughters: Elizabeth (Terry) Buehler-Sapp of Des Moines and Mary Buehler of Cedar Rapids; his grandsons: Benjamin Bentley Buehler and Matthew Sapp; a great-grandson Kyle Tousley Buehler; stepchildren: Larry Carder, Teresa Shafer, Nedra Mudra, Rose Duvernay, Tina Baze, Donna Kelly and Dianna Baze; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; two half-sisters: Darlene (Frank) Fieselman of Cedar rapids and Lavonne (Jerry) Marek of Vinton, formerly of Center Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna on Dec. 25, 2011; and a half-brother Hubert Buehler. A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be 1:00p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the Pence – Reese Funeral Home in Newton, with a visitation an hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery. A SPECIAL thanks to his friends and caregivers, especially Dorie.