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1941
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2023
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William Buhr Obituary
Bill was born June 20, 1941, the third child of Henry and Maxine (Peyton) Buhr, in Gary, Indiana. He grew up in Merrillville, Indiana and graduated from high school there in 1959.
Bill's unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was evident to all he met. He greeted everyone as a friend and cared deeply for all God's people.
Bill enjoyed life to the fullest following his children and grandchildren and cheering them on at their different events.
Bill is survived by his wife, Rosie of 61 years, of the home; children, Patti (Rick) Straub, of Berryville, Will (Suzanne) Buhr, of Harrison, Veronica (Danny) Colliver, of Harrison, sister Bonnie Gibson, of Portage, Indiana; grandchildren Charles Straub, Christopher Buhr, Joshua and Amanda Straub, Angela and Drew Gillham, John and Bingo Colliver, Cole and Mary Armer, Zane Buhr, Cody Buhr, Elijah Buhr; and great-grandchildren, Starla, Jasmine, Fischer, Kennedy and Teddy Straub, Jackson and Mason Gillham, Bennett Armer, and a host of other family and friends who will miss his warm smile and generous hugs.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife's parents, Albert and Mary Balas; his brothers, Byron, Ben; his sister, Barbara; and his niece, Shelly.
Pallbearers will be Charles Straub, Christopher Buhr, Joshua Straub, Drew Gillham, John Colliver, Zane Buhr, Cody Buhr, Elijah Buhr and Cole Armer. Honorary pallbearers are Fischer and Teddy Straub, Jackson and Mason Gillham, Bennett Armer and Bryce Flower.
Friends will be received from 1-2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church with a memorial service immediately following at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bob Herring officiating. First Lutheran Church is located at 515 S Locust in Harrison.
In lieu of flowers a memorial may be sent to First Lutheran Church for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God.
Online Guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/harrison
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