Dr. Herbert Elmer Buchner Sr., 66, passed away on Thursday, January 14th, 2016 in Virginia Beach. Born on January 30th, 1949 in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late William and Anna Buchner and husband of Elaine Buchner. Dr. Buchner was a retired aviation mechanic and flight engineer for the U.S. Navy. His passion was aviation, and he taught at several local universities.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Monica Diette and her husband, Bert Lancaster; a son, Buddy Buchner; three sisters, Pam Hampshire and her husband, Scott of WA, Sandra Button and her husband, John, and Brenda Jackson and her husband, Dave, all of PA; five grandchildren, Gavin Diette, Brycen Buchner, Carson Diette, Chase Lancaster, and Chad Lancaster; a niece, Kim Groll, her husband, John, and their son, John; and two nephews, Scott Vinson, IV and his son, Scott Vinson, V, and Adam Jackson. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Buchner.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 21st, 2016 at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans’ Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road Suffolk, Virginia 23434. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. (http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/VAR/Donate)
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Thank you, Dr. Buchner, for your service to our country.
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Elaine, Buddy, and Monica- My thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time. Words cannot express my sadness! May God bless you and keep you! Debbie
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all at this time of sorry.
You met us as a stranger, you left us as a friend, we will one day meet in Heaven where friendship never ends. That quick wit, the never ending jokes and that heart of gold. You are loved and missed. Rest in Peace Buc. Thinking of you Elaine, Buddy, Monica & the Boys
Bruce, Donna & Eva
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
wanted to pay my condolences. I am very sorry for your family’s loss. I never met Mr Buchner, but went to school with Buddy in elementary-high school. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
I lost a true friend and brother. We laughed, told jokes and stuck together in good and bad times. Elaine certainly could tell we were from the same mold. My heart aches for Elaine, Buddy, and Monica. Elaine celebrated 45 years of marriage and now lost her soul mate. My Buc watch over her on her and still be with her.
I love you Elaine!
Elaine,
Minnie and I are so saddened to learn of Buc’s passing. His great humor, not to mention his homemade wine, always made us happy and we will miss both. Be strong as he would have you be.
Don and Minnie
Ourthoughts and prayers are with you Elaine,Monica,& Buddy and for the rest of the family….We will miss Buck for his sense of humor and friendship….RIP Buck…You will be greatly missed us…..Dave’s Specialty Services…
Dear Brenda & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your brother who is now with our Lord in Heaven. It is according to God’s plan. May ” Buc”rest in peace.
May God Bless you all,
Isabel & Joe Prischak
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends in your loss. May the Lord be your strength. May his love see you through these difficult days.
Barbara and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I remember the family gatherings while we were growing up. I will be praying for the family. May the joy of the Lord be your strength. May His love see you gently through these difficult days.
I love you. Cousin Sharon
Our prayers are with you all.We will always remember Buck’s great sense of humor.
Sorry for your loss “BUC” was my Instructor in Memphis at Aviation Hydraulics School then we were stationed together in Spain, very funny guy and knowledgeable, He made an impact on my life, so sad to hear. AMHC (AW) John Herndon US Navy retired