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James Louis Buche
1926 - 2025
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James Buche Obituary
July 9, 1926 - April 5, 2025
Memorial services for James L. Buche, 98, of East Moline (1974-2020) will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday 7/24 at the First Presbyterian Church of East Moline. Committal services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday 7/25 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA.
James passed away April 5, 2025 at Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook, NY.
James Louis Buche was born July 9, 1926 to Marie Harriett (Taylor) and Louis Franklin Buche at their farm home east of Madrid, IA. James was the oldest of 6 children.
In 1943, James graduated from Sheldahl High School. On September 3, 1944, James was united in marriage to Helen Marie Sole at Earlham Presbyterian Church. James was inducted into the Army on January 4, 1945 and served in the Army Air Corps until he was discharged in November 1945.
The couple made their home in Des Moines, IA where James worked at Globe Hoist as a machinist and also studied part-time at Drake University.
James moved to Waterloo, IA in 1959 when he was employed at John Deere Tractor Works writing technical manuals for the "new generation of power tractors." James was active in attending St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and in serving as co-ordinator for the emergency squad of the Northeast Iowa Citizen's Band Radio Club.
In 1974, James was promoted to the position of technical editor in service publications at Deere & Co. headquarters in Moline, IL and moved to East Moline. James attended First Presbyterian Church of East Moline. James and Helen enjoyed square dancing, and they were members of the Acey Duceys and also managed the Square Dance and Round Dance Hall in Bettendorf, IA.
James retired from Deere in November 1984. He and Helen celebrated 66 years of marriage in September 2010. James cared for Helen at home until her death on February 4, 2011. In 2013, James participated in an Honor Flight to Washington, DC. James found friendship with Beverly Murdock for several years. In February, 2020, James moved to Huntington Station, NY to live with his daughter.
On April 5, 2025, James passed away in his sleep at Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook. James is survived by his daughter Ruth (Buche) Davidowitz, one grandchild Andrew Jeffrey Davidowitz and his wife Andrea Birnbaum, and one great-granddaughter Shira as well as his brother Charles Buche and his wife Darlene and numerous nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, sisters Margaret Picht, Phyllis Martens, Velma Reese, and Irene Dutton.
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Lisa Murdock
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Jim Buche with Lisa Murdock
Lisa Murdock
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The loss of a parent is painful, no matter their age. The family of Beverly Murdock would like to express our sincere condolences. Ruth, our hearts go out to you.
We have fun memories of Mom & Jim, and then Jim, attending our family get togethers and big events.
This picture of myself and Jim was taken in September 2019 at Beverly´s grandson´s wedding reception. Sadly, our mom had passed in 2016.
Love in Christ,
Lisa Murdock
Matt Sharer & Gina Hofmann
July 21, 2025
"We're a firm believer that when we lose someone close to us, like a father, they continue to live on through us and give us unbelievable strength. They´re so connected to us that they become a part of us."
We will always cherish the wonderful memories we have with your dad. He will be forever missed."
"A father's love is eternal. Hold on to that infinite love and let it be your guiding light."
Prayers and Blessings to all of you.
Edward Jones
Matt Sharer Family & Gina Hofmann
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