Henrietta C. Buechler, 92, Jasper

Henrietta C. Buechler, 92, of Jasper, passed away at 10:38 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at home.

Henrietta was born in Mariah Hill, Indiana on June 15, 1927, to Paul and Philomina (Schum) Buechler. She married Clarence A. Buechler on August 25, 1951, in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in Ferdinand. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2004. 

She was a homemaker and worked part-time at Paco’s restaurant in Jasper. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper and their St. Ann’s Sodality. She enjoyed bicycling, gardening, playing cards, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

She is survived by one daughter, Ann Sasso (Tony) of Colts Neck, N.J.; five sons, Paul Buechler (Jean) of Shawnee, Kan., Dr. Tom Buechler (Julie) of Jasper, Tony Buechler (Milissa) of Jasper, Jim Buechler (Colleen) of Jasper, and John Buechler (Jennifer) of Indianapolis; 17 grandchildren. 

Preceding her in death besides her husband were three sisters, Alma Kaelin, Marcella Schipp, and Emma Wilmes; and two brothers, Herbert Buechler and Bernard Buechler. 

A Mass of Christian Burial for Henrietta C. Buechler will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, with entombment to follow in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to  St. Joseph Catholic Church or a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.