Roger W. 'Bugs' Buhr

Roger W. Buhr Jr. (Bugs), 67, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at his home in rural Mason City, IA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 29, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street S.E., with Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, and continue one hour prior to the church service. Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Roger Buhr Jr. memorial fund in care of the family. Roger was born on September 4, 1947 to Roger W. Sr. and Bernice B. (Bartz) Buhr in Mason City, IA. Roger attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1965. He then was drafted into active service in the U.S. Army in 1966 where he served in Germany until 1968. He met his high school sweetheart Jeanne R. Borchard and was married on February 10, 1971. To this union bore two sons, Tim and Tony. Roger started working for American Crystal Sugar Company with his father in 1969 and retired as a warehouse foreman after working for the company for 40 years. He would always enjoy his fishing trips either up north or Clear Lake with his family and friends. He was always considered a handyman, from either fixing up old cars in his youth to his many woodworking projects that you could see in his home and the homes of his family and friends. Roger loved his visits with his lifelong friends and would never miss activities of his kids and his grandkids. His sense of humor and quick wit will be missed by all who knew him. Roger is survived by his wife Jeanne Buhr of Mason City. Son: Tim (Alicia) Buhr of Garner, IA. Son: Tony (Kathy) Buhr of Mason City. Grandchildren: Adam, Isaac, and Ryan Buhr all of Mason City. Sister: Judy (Jerry) Kirstein of Ankeny, IA. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding Roger in passing include his parents: Roger and Bernice, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Cemetery:
Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Roger Buhr Jr. memorial fund in care of the family.