James D. Buescher

1940 - 2021

James D. Buescher

West Lafayette - James D. Buescher (Jim) of West Lafayette, IN and Scottsdale AZ, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in West Lafayette, IN.

He was born April 4, 1940 in Cincinnati, OH, the oldest of three siblings, to the late Edwin and Marjo (Schmidter) Buescher. Jim's marriage to his late wife, Mary Beth (Merkel) Buescher took place on August 21, 1965 in Cincinnati. They enjoyed over 49 loving years together until her death in 2014 after a long illness. On December 27, 2017, Jim and fellow long-term caregiver Kristin (Andrews) Weidenaar exchanged rings and vows to formalize their union and celebration of their new life together. Their union brought them great joy and comfort. She survives.

Jim was a graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati. After Officer Candidate School, he was on active duty (1964-69) as a Naval officer serving on the USS Intrepid (CVS-11) off Vietnam and then on the NROTC faculty at Vanderbilt University. In 1969 he began a 30-year career with the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) primarily in sales and marketing positions. Frequent relocations brought many new friends and exposure to interesting places. He retired in 2000 and remained in West Lafayette. He treasured his family and friends near and far.

He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Buescher and spouse Peter Cullen, of Washington DC, his brother, Jack Buescher and spouse Sue, of Glendale OH, his brother in-law, Jerry Kirschner, his late wife's brothers, Jack, Jim, and Jerry, their spouses, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Judy (Buescher) Kirschner.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 12 at 11:00 am at Carnahan Hall, 2200 Elmwood Ave., Lafayette, IN (Market Square). Immediately following will be a reception for family and friends at the Lafayette Country Club. 1500 South 9th Street, Lafayette, IN. Soller-Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Private burial will be in Cincinnati, OH on July 13. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Greater Lafayette Community Foundation www.cfglaf.org or the charity of your choice. You may leave condolences and memories at www.soller-baker.com.