John W. Buehler

John W. Buehler, 59, of Mason City, died, Sunday, July 31, 2011, at the IOOF Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. There will be a visitation two hours prior to the graveside services at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the John W. Buehler Memorial Fund in care of the family. John was born June 4, 1952, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Harvey and Romona Buehler. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1971. John married Susan Rheingans on March 15, 1980 in Mason City. John enjoyed spending time with his family - especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, cooking, playing Marbles, and sitting in the garage visiting with friends. John was self-employed in the Auto Body industry. John is survived by his wife of 31 years: Susan Buehler of Mason City; two daughters: Tina Miller of Mason City, and Holly Crooks and husband Wade of Mason City; two grandchildren: Kaylee and Jacob Miller; three siblings: Karen Chensvold of West Union, IA, Lyle Buehler and wife Janet of Westgate, IA, and Judy Rood of Mason City. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother: Robert Buehler, In-laws: William and Alberta Rheingans; brothers-in-law: Paul Rood and Les Chensvold; nephews: Jeff Buehler and Michael Gobeli.

Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the John W. Buehler Memorial Fund in care of the family

Cemetery:


Visitation:
There will be a visitation two hours prior to the graveside services at Major Erickson Funeral Home

Service:
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery