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Kenneth Bucheit Obituary
Kenneth P. Bucheit, age 80, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away November 30, 2021. He was born May 27, 1941 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania to Louis & Geraldine Bucheit.
Ken started his career as a draftsman, but soon find his niche in sales and managed Illinois Tool Works’ keyboard manufacturing division. He became ITW’s youngest Vice President. Ken was an entrepreneur at heart and founded multiple small businesses in transfer printing, lighting and a manufacturing representative firm. He retired just recently after almost 30 years at Lincoln Hodges, enjoying work with two sons in the business.
Ken was president of St. Vincent de Paul at St. James the Apostle for many years and was active in the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn, JUST prison ministry, Catholic Cursillo and Communion & Liberation, a Catholic lay movement. Family was very important to Ken and he initiated an annual family gathering that has enriched the lives of his children and grand-children to this day.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jan; his children Kristine (Jeff) Gablin, Betsy (Scott) Boyd, Timothy (Pam) Bucheit, Kenneth "KC" (Malissa) Bucheit, Mark (Christine) Bucheit & Charlie (Thuc-nhu) Bucheit; his grandchildren: Joshua Gablin, Sara (Pete) Guillard & Timothy Gablin; Derek, Asha & Ty Boyd; and Samantha, Noah, Benjamin, Hazel, Jacob & Nathaniel Bucheit. Also survived by his siblings Robert (Sharon) Bucheit, David (Laura) Bucheit, & Greg (Diane) Bucheit and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four other siblings and his parents.
A visitation will be held Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 3-8pm at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187. Relatives and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Michael Church on Friday, December 3, 2021, for a funeral mass at 12:00 Noon. Interment will be private at St. Michael Cemetery in Wheaton.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. James the Apostle Church, St. James the Apostle Church, 490 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. (Please make check payable to St. James the Apostle Church and place "In memory of Ken Bucheit" in the memo) or Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn P.O. Box 3510 Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60138.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
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The Hultgren Family and Staff
December 1, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
David Callista
July 23, 2022
So sorry to hear of Kens passing. I only knew him for a few years during our middle school years in Allegany, New York, but those were times that I have cherished all my life. Rest in peace my good friend.
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Joe & Kathy Lecker
December 2, 2021
We were so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Joe & Kathy Lecker, St. Marys
MARYKAY TAMBASH
December 2, 2021
Many Happy memories of long ago, he will always hold a special place in my heart. So sorry for every ones loss
Fred Murman
December 2, 2021
Hi Jan....please accept my condolences to your loss.
Over the last ten yers or so I did not see much of Ken but I know he was an extremely giving and caring person. He was a man of God in whose presence he now resides.
Wishing you strength and support during these trying times. Your faith will carry you...Fred Murman
Miles and Betty Jelinek
December 2, 2021
So sorry to hear this news. We will will mourn the loss of a great man and a good friend. Our hearts go out to you Jan and the whole family.
erin kroger
December 1, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. May the days ahead bring your family peace.
The Kroger family - John, Erin, Devin, James and Jack
Al Steiner
December 1, 2021
Ken's friendship was special as was working with him.
Condolences to Jan and family.
Jeannie and Don Hoffman
December 1, 2021
May you find peace in all the wonderful family memories you share. We are so sorry for your loss.
December 1, 2021
We valued Ken’s praying with us in our Franciscan Motherhouse chapel. Bless him on his continued way on the deeply Spirit life. Bless his family.
Peter Zeuthen
December 1, 2021
Dear Ken, my good Friend,
You enriched my life and taught me much....and you introduced Beth and me to Jan.
I already miss your good sense of humor and your quick and genuine smile.
Rest In Peace, my friend, and I thank you.
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