Jay Buenger

1924 - 2015

Jay C. "Jimmie" Buenger
1924-2015
Jay C. "Jimmie" Buenger was born on March 18, 1924 to Jesse C. & Elsa Buenger, in the Star Hill community, near Industry, Texas, where he was a lifelong resident. He passed from this earthly life on December 27, 2015 at the age of 91. Jimmie was married to Bernita "Bitsy" Jurchak on July 11, 1954. He was a graduate of Bellville High School class of 1940 and attended Texas A&M College. He served in the US Army as a corporal in the 515th Field Artillery Division in WWII.
In 1957 Jimmie and his sister, Ora Ludwig, became co-owners of Buenger Chevrolet Company in Industry. They took over the business from their father, Jesse, who started it in May of 1931.
Jimmie was a member of the Industry State Bank Board of Directors from 1958 to 2003, serving as Chairman of the Board from 1992 until he retired. He was a member of the Industry Volunteer Fire Department and the West End Water Supply board. He was a charter member of the West End Lions Club and an active member of Welcome Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Elsa Buenger; his wife, Bernita Buenger; and his sister, Ora Ludwig.
He is survived by sons, Greg Buenger and his wife, Anneta; Bruce Buenger and his wife, Cheryl; grandchildren, Jay Buenger and his wife, Elizabeth; Clint Buenger and his wife, Sarah; Jess Buenger and his wife, Amanda; Kate Buenger; and Justin Buenger; great-grandchildren, Jack, Ryan and Addison; and his sister-in-law, Gladys Oakley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to:
Welcome Lutheran Church building fund
13636 FM 109
Brenham, TX 77833
Hospice Brazos Valley
Funeral arrangements by Knesek & Sons Funeral Chapel
Knesekfuneralhome.com