James Joseph "Jim" Buechner

James Joseph "Jim" Buechner

January 09, 1951 - August 11, 2022

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MADISON - James Buechner, age 71, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at his home, after a two-year battle with MDS. He was born on Jan. 9, 1951, in Madison, the son of William and Irma (Ackerman) Buechner.

 

James graduated from East High School in 1970. He worked for the City of Madison for many years. James was a lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.

 

James is survived by his brothers, Phil (Rose) Buechner and Joe (Helen) Buechner; and nieces, Helen ("E.J.") Buechner and Ann (Thom Porter) Buechner. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Irma; and brothers, Thomas and William Buechner.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, with Father Michael Radowicz presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established.

 

The family wishes to thank Dr. Shannon O'Mahar and the nurses at St. Mary's Cancer Center, St. Mary's Short Stay and Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support given to Jim. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

 

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

 

 

 

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Fri Aug 19, 2022 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (Madison) • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Aug 19, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (Madison) • 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Graveside Service
Fri Aug 19, 2022 @ 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM CDT
Roselawn Memorial Park • 401 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI 53716
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S. Janet Ackerman, OP
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My sincere sympathy to Phil and Rose, Joe and Helen and to all the Buechner family. I have many good memories of the Buechner and Ackerman family gatherings...especially with Joe's 8 mm films. Jim is now held in the arms of God, where we hope to meet him someday again. Know of my prayers and love for all of you. Sister Janet Ackerman, OP
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Debbie Beich & Scott Smith
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Deepest sympathies to the family on your loss. Jim was a great guy; always good for a giggle. He will be missed.
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Deb Montavon
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So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It sounds like he went through a rough time. Growing up with him next door brings back many memories...He was quite a tease!!! Praying for you all in your time of sorrow. God bless. Deb (Mrs. Broadbottom)
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Sherrie Ninedorf Ray
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Rip Jim! I have fond memories from Corry St. The Buechner family were the best neighbors! I can still hear your contagious laugh.

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