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Joe C. Buckenmeyer of Temperance, MI passed on January 23, 2016 at his home. Joe was preceded in death by his father, James; and brother, John; grandparents, James and Marjorie Eaton; and Cletus and Berneice Buckenmeyer. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen and sister, Pam Paredes (Randy); nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Joe was a graduate of Bedford High School where he played football and wrestled. He also volunteered at Indian Creek Zoo where he found great joy in caring for the animals and working with his coworkers.
Mass of Resurrection will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Temperance. Visitation will take place one hour prior at the church. For those wishing to make a donation, the family is respectfully asking for donations toward the funeral costs.
As published in The Blade
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Shelia Long
February 27, 2016
Just found out tonight (Saturday 2/27) that Joe has passed away. So saddened to hear this, my heart is broken. He was a sweet young man and will truly be missed. My Prayers go out to his Mother Kathleen and all the other family members. His friend, Shelia Long
February 15, 2016
R.I.P
Robyn Carpenter
February 15, 2016
May you rest in peace
Edna & Jimmy Old
February 13, 2016
Remembering everyone esp Cletus & Bernice and how grateful we are of the care that you, Kathy gave them both. You are in our prayers always. Edna & Jimmy Old
Oscar and Ruby Bunch
February 13, 2016
Cathy I am so sorry. I loved Joe. He was a super person and the best friend to Brian.
Jeff Marczak
February 11, 2016
Condolences on the passing of Joe. I am writing because I was a classmate of a John Buckenmeyer at St. Jude elementery around 1960. Was this Joe's deceased brother ? What happened to John ?
Mike & Cathi Lynch
February 11, 2016
We had the pleasure of working with Joe at Indian Creek Zoo and are so deeply saddened by his passing. He was an extremely hardworking, compassionate, funny and artfully talented man whose smile could change your day. Rest easy, JoJo. Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Barbara williams
February 11, 2016
We will miss your infectious smile my prayers for Kathy and family . seems the closest to happiness for you on earth was with the animals rest in happiness Joe
Nancy & Ed Boggess
February 11, 2016
Kathy so very sorry to learn about Joe. May he rest in peace. Our prayers are with you and the family and God bless and keep you.
Stacy Hobbs
February 11, 2016
May you rest in peace now Joe. You'll be missed by many....
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