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     Catherine Eileen Bucher was born on 16 August 1933 at Montgomery Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Clemens Bucher and Mildred Eileen Hobson.¹ Catherine Eileen Bucher lived in 2008 at Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co., PA. She died on 3 April 2016 at Pennsylvania at age 82

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Catherine Eileen (Bucher) Eckert, 82, of Schaefferstown, formerly of Harleysville, passed away April 3, 2016. She and her husband, Kenneth G. Eckert, observed their 18th wedding anniversary on September 8th of last year.

Born August 16, 1933 in Lansdale, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Hobson) Bucher. She was a graduate of Souderton High School.

Mrs. Eckert was artistic and creative. She cared deeply for animals and enjoyed gardening, baking, and spending time near the water. She did volunteer work for Historic Schaefferstown, Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, and Peter Becker Community in Harleysville.

In addition to her husband, she was survived by a daughter, Gretchen Glanco and her husband, Stephen, of Pittsburgh; a sister, Joyce Becker of Skippack; a granddaughter, Catherine Glanco; and nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were private at Delp’s Burial Ground in Harleysville.

She was buried in April 2016 at Delps Cemetery, Harlesyville, Montgomery Co., PA, Findagrave #160497593.

     Daniel N. Bucher was born on 26 September 1815 at Adams Co., PA. He married Catherine Baker. Daniel N. Bucher died on 28 March 1892 at Adams Co., PA, at age 76.

     Donald Clemens Bucher was born on 24 June 1914 at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Herbert Shaner Bucher and Edna Bean Clemens.¹ Donald Clemens Bucher died on 5 May 1990 at Wellsboro, Tioga Co., PA, at age 75. He was buried in May 1990 at Delps Cemetery, Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA, Findagrave #62775533.

     Hannah E. Bucher was born circa 1869 at Union, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Howe Bucher and Mary Elizabeth Eby.¹

     Henry Bucher was born on 12 April 1764.¹ He married Elizabeth Stoner, daughter of Jacob Steiner and Autrian Ferguson, circa 1801.¹ Henry Bucher died on 23 June 1851 at Frederick Co., MD, at age 87.¹

     Herbert Shaner Bucher was born on 6 November 1890 at Salford Station, Montgomery Co., PA; son of Jacob K. and Esther (Shaner) Bucher. He married Edna Bean Clemens, daughter of Manasseh C. Clemens and Mary K. Bean, at Berks Co., PA; a record exists in Berks County for the marriage of Edna B. Clemens, dated 28 MAR 1916. Possibly it was a different Edna Clemens, or possibly it was a civil registration of a prior church marriage. DLB 2021.¹ Herbert Shaner Bucher lived on 19 January 1920 at Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., PA, bank cashier.² He died in December 1973 at Berks Co., PA, at age 83. He was buried at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton, Berks Co., PA, Findagrave #62776514.

     Isaac Bucher married Sarah Hartman.

     Jacob Clemens Bucher was born on 13 March 1917 at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Herbert Shaner Bucher and Edna Bean Clemens.¹ Jacob Clemens Bucher died on 18 May 1969 at age 52. He was buried in May 1969 at Delps Cemetery, Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA, Findagrave #62776207.

     John Eby Bucher was born circa 1857 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of John Howe Bucher and Mary Elizabeth Eby.

     John Howe Bucher was born on 3 January 1832 at Maryland.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Eby, daughter of George Eby and Dorothea Fritchey, on 10 April 1856. Occupation: School Teacher in July 1870 at Union, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH.¹ John Howe Bucher died on 4 July 1874 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, at age 42.

     Louisa Bucher married Jonathan Eisenhower.¹

     Martha Blanche Bucher was buried at Flohr's Church Cemetery, Cashtown, Adams Co., PA. She was born on 12 October 1877 at Adams Co., PA. She was the daughter of Isaac Bucher and Sarah Hartman. Martha Blanche Bucher married Quentin Miles Deardorff, son of David Henry Deardorff and Lucy Ann Mickley, on 25 December 1902 at McKnightstown, Adams Co., PA. Martha Blanche Bucher died on 14 December 1943 at Adams Co., PA, at age 66.

     Mary Eliza Bucher was born circa 1860 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John Howe Bucher and Mary Elizabeth Eby.

     Mary Jane Bucher was born on 12 March 1860 at Adams Co., PA. She was the daughter of Daniel N. Bucher and Catherine Baker. Mary Jane Bucher married Joseph Allen Long, son of Rev. David Long and Mary Reichard, on 27 May 1880. Mary Jane Bucher died on 27 July 1941 at York Co., PA, at age 81.

     Robert Clemens Bucher was born on 2 May 1911 at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Herbert Shaner Bucher and Edna Bean Clemens. Robert Clemens Bucher was educated; Graduated Souderton High School and Ursinus College, B.S. Chemistry. He married Mildred Eileen Hobson in December 1932. Robert Clemens Bucher lived on 17 April 1940 at Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., PA, chemist, powder company.² He was Indian Creek Church of the Brethren, Harleysville. He died on 16 March 2008 at Peter Becker Community, Harlesyville, Montgomery Co., PA, at age 96

Obituary – The Daily News, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Tuesday, 18 MAR 2008, p.2 (Newspapers.com):

Robert Clemens Bucher

Robert Clemens Bucher, age 96, a lifetime Lower Salford resident and former township supervisor, died Sunday, March 16, at Peter Becker Community, where he lived since 2001. He was the husband of Mildred E. Bucher, who died in 1993.

Born in Harleysville, he was the son of the late Herbert S. And Edna Bean (Clemens) Bucher.

Robert graduated from Souderton High School and Ursinus College with a bachelor’s in chemistry.

He was employed by D.U. DuPont, Wilmington, and Fleers Inc. as a research chemist. After retirement, he continued as a consultant for Dande Corp. Of Denmark. Mr. Bucher was founder of the following – Lower Salford Historians, Pennsylvania Log House Society, Historic Schaefferstown, Heckler-Fest.

Robert was a member of Indian Creek Church of the Brethren, Harleysville, where he was a Sunday school teacher for 50 years.

He is survived by two daughters, Catherine E. Eckert of Schaefferstown and Joyce A. Becker of Skippack, seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald C. And Jacob C. Bucher; and a great-granddaughter, Katelyn Joy Derstine.

The funeral service will take place Friday, March 21, 11 a.m. at Indian Creek Church of the Brethren, 821 Main St., Harleysville, PA 19438. Viewing 10-11 a.m. Interment in Delp Family Burial Ground. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Salford Historical Society, PO Box 150, Lederach, PA 19450; or to Indian Creek Church of the Brethren at the above address. Arrangements by Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home, Franconia.

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Lower Salford Township, park dedication plaque:

ROBERT CLEMENS BUCHER

A MAN DEDICATED TO THE
PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE
AND COMMITTED TO HONORING
THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF
LOWER SALFORD TOWNSHIP.

LOWER SALFORD TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1961 - 1973
CHAIRMAN 1961 - 1973

PARK BOARD
1974 - 1978

Dedicated May 3, 2003.

He was buried in March 2008 at Delps Cemetery, Harlesyville, Montgomery Co., PA, Findagrave #28035786.

     Rosannah Bucher married David Deaderick.

     Bruce Harrison Buchholzer was born on 2 June 1929 at Akron, Summit Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Julius Johannes Buchholzer and Kathleen Rachel Shaw.¹ Bruce Harrison Buchholzer died on 20 February 2012 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 82. He was buried in February 2012 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit Co., OH, Findagrave #149815924.

     Eleanor Jane Buchholzer was born on 1 June 1919 at Warrent, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Julius Johannes Buchholzer and Kathleen Rachel Shaw.¹ Eleanor Jane Buchholzer married Charles T. Erickson on 3 December 1953. Eleanor Jane Buchholzer died on 1 December 2015 at St. George, Washington Co., UT, at age 96 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Eleanor Jane Erickson was born June 1, 1919 in Warren, Ohio to Julius Buchholzer and Kathleen Shaw Buchholzer.

She studied dance throughout high school, taking as many as five lessons a week. She even began teaching tap dancing for her gym teacher and on playgrounds during the summers.

Eleanor ran her own school of dance and produced a live television show every Saturday in Cleveland.

Eleanor married Charles Theodore “Chuck” Erickson on December 3, 1953, sold her business and moved to Los Angeles. There she volunteered teaching for many years at the Girl’s Club in Hollywood. Later she taught tap classes to members of the Hollywood Presbyterian Church choir and she choreographed variety shows for the church.

She was active in Phi Beta and supported Alzheimers research and the Neighborhood Music Organization.

She was buried in December 2015 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #163735703.

     Julius Johannes Buchholzer was born on 12 April 1892 Julius gave his birth location variously as Austria, Romania, and Germany on the censuses.¹ He married Kathleen Rachel Shaw, daughter of David B. Shaw and Jessie May Wendell, on 23 June 1911 at Stark Co., OH. Julius Johannes Buchholzer died on 15 December 1960 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 68.

     Julius Wendell Buchholzer was born on 4 August 1912 at Alliance, Stark Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Julius Johannes Buchholzer and Kathleen Rachel Shaw.¹ Julius Wendell Buchholzer married Edna Josephine Vanica.² Julius Wendell Buchholzer lived on 19 April 1940 at 2030 Lorena Avenue, Akron, Summit Co., OH, Proprietor, sound equipment.² He died on 22 November 1994 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 82

Obituary -- The Akron Beacon-Journal, Akron, Ohio; Thursday, 24 NOV 1994, p.65 (Newspapers.com):

Julius Wendell Buchholzer

Julius Wendell Buchholzer, 82, died Nov. 22, 1994.

He was born in Alliance and lived most of his life in Akron. Mr. Buchholzer was a 60-year member of Loyalty Lodge 645, an Army veteran of World War II, and was a Prisoner of War. Mr. Buchholzer was the founder and owner of Summit Sound Systems.

He is survived by wife, Edna; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Jane and Thomas Stevens; daughter, Julie Rae; granddaughter, Jennifer Leigh Stevens; brothers, Richard B. and Bruce H. Buchholzer; sister, Eleanor Jane Erickson; and sister-in-law, Frances S. Buchholzer.

Funeral service Friday, 11 a.m., at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Thomas Heinlein officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before the service. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to one's favorite charity.

He was buried in November 1994 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit Co., OH, Findagrave #149811436.

     Richard Barton Buchholzer was born on 19 February 1916 at Alliance, Stark Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Julius Johannes Buchholzer and Kathleen Rachel Shaw.¹ Richard Barton Buchholzer married Merion E Rowley. Richard Barton Buchholzer died on 6 February 2006 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 89. He was buried in February 2006 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit Co., OH, Findagrave #149815596.

     Richard Barton Buchholzer Jr. was born on 17 November 1953 at Akron, Summit Co., OH. He was the son of Richard Barton Buchholzer and Merion E Rowley. Richard Barton Buchholzer Jr. died on 13 January 1999 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 45. He was buried in January 1999 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit Co., OH, Findagrave #149815484.

     Wendy Kathleen Buchholzer was born on 17 November 1937 at Summit Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Julius Wendell Buchholzer and Edna Josephine Vanica.¹ Wendy Kathleen Buchholzer died on 27 November 1965 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 28. She was buried in 1965 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit Co., OH, Findagrave #149815047.

     Jacob Buchinger married Margaretha Blinn, daughter of Michael Blinn and Katharina Baechle, circa 1830.

     Margarethe Buchinger was born circa 1831. She was the daughter of Jacob Buchinger and Margaretha Blinn. Margarethe Buchinger immigrated in 1857 to New York City, NY. She died in 1872.

     Blanche Buck was born circa 1874.² She married John Swartz, son of Philip Peter Swartz and Susan Copp, in January 1895 at Denison, Grayson Co., TX.¹

     Caroline T. Buck was born in March 1847 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Buck and Jane (?)³ Caroline T. Buck married James N. Clemmer, son of Samuel Clemmer and Catharine Nyce, on 26 July 1866, Ceremony by Rev. Dr. Turner.³ Caroline T. Buck died on 2 January 1922 at age 74.³

     Catherine Buck married Jacob Hotsinpiller, son of Peter Hotsinpiller and Anna (?), in 1811.

     Chester Arthur Buck was born on 25 December 1884 at Waverly, Morgan Co., IL.¹ He was the son of James Henderson Buck and Mary Jane Harford. Chester Arthur Buck began military service WW I service, Sgt., Quartermaster Corps. He married Lucille Minnie Kitzmiller, daughter of David Martin Kitzmiller and Louella Jane Vaughn, on 19 November 1919.¹ Chester Arthur Buck and Lucille Minnie Kitzmiller were divorced before April 1930. Chester Arthur Buck died on 19 December 1947 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 62. He was buried in December 1947 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

     Daniel W. Buck was born on 15 May 1841. He married Mary Hershey, daughter of Isaac Hershey and Susan Long, on 25 January 1863 at Ogle Co., IL. Daniel W. Buck died on 28 October 1898 at age 57.