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Earl Buhman Obituary
Earl Edward “Buddie” Buhman of St. Joseph, MO passed away June 9, 2025 at Cameron
Veteran’s Home, surrounded by his family.
He was born April 6, 1930 in DeKalb County, son of Oscar and Emma (Fisher) Buhman.
He graduated in 1948 from Clarksdale High School.
He proudly served in the Marines during the Korean War and was a veteran of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, with the final ranking of Staff Sergeant.
He married Bernetta Swartz on April 29, 1952, to this union 7 children were born. He was a lifelong farmer raising crops and livestock.
Buddie was a devoted catholic with strong faith and was a member of the Seven Dolors and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
His favorite times were family gatherings, Bennett Spring fishing trips, playing cards, Lions Club meetings and bowling.
Survivors include their children; Earlene (Ronnie) Praiswater, Connie (Donnie) Whitsell, Bob (Michelle) Buhman, Bill Buhman, Barbara Swope, Dale (Carolyn) Buhman, Beverly (Russ) Shifflett, 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren, Brother Jim (Carol) Buhman, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernetta, parents and siblings; Vincent Buhman, Johnnie Buhman, Verda McManus, Melvin Buhman, Father Leo Buhman, Kenneth Buhman, Harold Buhman, Gilbert Buhman, Ermit Buhman, Irmalee Schieber, Rita McQuinn.
Rosary will be at 5:00 PM, followed by visitation until 8:00 PM, Friday, June 13, at Heaton- Bowman-Smith Chapel, St. Joseph, MO.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 14th , at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s (Hurlingen) Cemetery with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial to Clarksdale Lions Club or St. Mary’s Cemetery
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for Earl Buhman
Janice Bertz
June 17, 2025
You have left behind a wonderful family. May you rest in peace.
Laura Skluzacek
June 14, 2025
To the Buhman family, I offer my deepest sympathy. I hope you find comfort as you share a lifetime of memories.
Becky Simerly Vogan
June 10, 2025
Sorry for your loss prayers for all the family
Jil (Fowler) Pfander
June 10, 2025
Having been to many family gatherings with my dear old friend, Maggie Buhman Mallen (miss her too), it was always a joy to visit with Buddie and Bernetta for all of these years. We all miss Bernetta as well. Now they both are together again.
Condolences to all of the Buhman family. Jil
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Roger Haynes
June 10, 2025
I'm sure your brother Jim, whom I know, will miss you.
Linda & Floyd Dixon
June 10, 2025
Dale and Carolyn so sorry for your loss. I know he was a great family man. Prayers for family.
Patricia Latall
June 10, 2025
My heart goes out to the family for their loss. Bud was a wonderful example to others, as were all the Buhman family I have known.
Every time I eat biscuits and gravy, I will enjoy them in your honor and chocolate ice cream. <br />Care Taker,<br /> Paige Young.
Paige Young
June 9, 2025
Where could I start, from my nonsense tattoos to my septum piercing that you wanted to pull out.
My favorite memories include kettle corn, and diet soda while picking a show together. Morning coffee times. Card games that you may have been too good at. Bingo, of course! Ice cream “in moderation” dates! I loved listening to your memories you valued sharing and hearing how proud you were of your family and farm that had been passed on to generations. You quickly leave a lasting impression in anyone’s life in the best possible way. I got to see a side of you that most people don’t.
I had the honor of being one of your caretakers, and I never took that duty lately. I deeply miss you, old friend.
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