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

James Joseph "Jim" Buechner

January 09, 1951 - August 11, 2022

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