Search by Name

Elden Ray Bucher

1936 - 2012

Elden Ray Bucher obituary, 1936-2012, Ankeny, IA

BORN

1936

DIED

2012

Elden Bucher Obituary

Elden Ray Bucher

Ankeny

Elden Ray Bucher, 76, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Kavanagh House on 56th Street in Des Moines, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012, at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 East First Street, Ankeny, IA 50021. Burial, with military honors, will be at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, IA.

Elden was born on September 27, 1936, in Worthington, MN, to Ferdinand and Elda (Chapman) Bucher. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He married Joyce Smithyman on November 28, 1970, in Prairie Village, KS. Elden was employed with the Amoco Oil Company for 36 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church. He enjoyed fishing, sailing, singing, reading, and spending time with his beloved granddaughter, Cayley.

Elden will be missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Joyce Bucher of Ankeny; daughter, Carole (Brad) Marcsisak of Des Moines; son, James (Kelly) Bucher of West Des Moines; granddaughter, Cayley Marcsisak; sisters, Evelyn Taylor of Worthington, MN, Norma (Don) Jepperson of Worthington, MN, and Ellen (Jim) McMurtry of Crescent City, CA; and his dog and best friend, Robbie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Elda Bucher.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Lifeline of Iowa, P.O. Box 12, Carlisle, IA 50047. Online condolences may be sent to IlesCares.com.



Published by the Des Moines Register from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, 2012.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Elden Bucher

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Sincerely sorry for your loss.Your special memories in time will give you peace.

Wes & Brenda Lawson

October 15, 2012

You will be missed. You were a great neighbor. Our condolences to Joyce, Jim and Carol.

The Lindquists

October 9, 2012

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Elden Bucher's name

Memorial Events
for Elden Bucher

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Elden's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Elden Bucher's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more