Charles J. Buche

Palmetto, Florida – Charles J. Buche, 90, passed away July 17, at his Syracuse home after a year-long illness.  He and his wife have wintered in Florida for the past 30 years and spent their summers in Syracuse.  He was born Jan. 24, 1929 in Lowell, Indiana to Clarence and Mabel (Nelson) Buche. On Nov. 14, 1954, he married Patsyann Pletcher at the Lowell Methodist Church.  They were married for almost 65 years.  She survives along with three sons: Charles M. Buche, Warrenville, Illinois; Craig M. Buche, Goshen; and Adam B. Buche, Palmetto, Florida; and a brother, Alan D. Buche, Clearwater, Florida. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Marilyn J. and Roger W. Buche.

Mr. Buche graduated from Lowell High School in 1947.  He served with the US Army from 1951-53 and had a tour of duty in Korea. He was recognized with an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. in 2017.  After the service, he became part owner of the Lowell hardware store.   He was then trained and worked as an insurance agent for 25 years in the Lowell area for Federated Insurance and Indiana Lumbermens, At Federated, he was in the top sales force for seven years and led the company in sales for a year.

He was a member of the Lowell Lions Club and Masonic Lodge and CPCU (Commercial Property and Casualty Underwriters Association).  He was a member and deacon at the Lowell Church of Christ before later transferring his membership to Goshen Christian Church.  A stained glass artist, he created lamps, sun catchers, and figurines.  He was an avid golfer, loved to watch golf, enjoyed gardening, and carried out many home improvements.  He always had another project in the planning stages and would seldom pass up a cup of coffee and a visit with a friend.

A private family viewing will take place at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A public visitation and memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 11 a.m. at Goshen Christian Church, 2133 Berkey Avenue. Memorial gifts may be made to Goshen Christian Church, the American Heart Association, or Cancer Resources for Elkhart County. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com .