Jerome George "Jerry" Buescher

Jerome "Jerry" George Buescher was a devoted husband, beloved teacher, and loyal friend

whose life was marked by faith, service, and intellectual curiosity. He is survived by his wife of

nearly twenty years, Peggy (née Hemingway).

A longtime resident of Philadelphia, Jerry was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was predeceased

by his parents, George Edward Buescher and Mary Margaret (née Gibbons), and by his first

wife, Georganne (née Kretschman). He is also survived by his siblings: Joan Strom; Thomas

Buescher (Clara); Robert Buescher (Charlette); and Mary Ann Ashton (Peter).

Jerry began his academic journey at Duns Scotus College, a Franciscan seminary in Southfield,

Michigan, and later served briefly as a Franciscan friar. He went on to study microbiology and

immunology, earning his PhD from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where he spent

his career as a faculty member and Assistant Professor until his recent retirement.

A man of deep faith, Jerry was an active and dedicated member of the Episcopal Church,

serving in many roles including the vestry, and as Secretary of the Episcopal Diocese of

Pennsylvania. During his missionary work in Guatemala, he formed lasting friendships.

Jerry was a longtime friend of Bill W and, for forty years, touched the lives of many through

fellowship and shared purpose. Outside of his professional and spiritual life, he found joy in

woodworking projects and experimenting with gourmet recipes. He also enjoyed his annual

pilgrimage to Cape May, New Jersey, and his wife's excursions to the Victorian shops on

Washington Square.

Funeral services will be held at a later date at Christ Church, 20 N. American Street, Old City,

Philadelphia.