William "Bill" Buehler

William (Bill) Buehler, age 82, died Friday, July 1, 2011 after a brief illness. William (Bill) Buehler was born October 26, 1928 to Vernon and Inez (Collenbaugh) Buehler in Odebolt, Iowa. He moved to Schaller at a very early age and grew up on the home farm northwest of Schaller. Bill attended Eureka #5 Country School and graduated Schaller High School in 1946. Following high school graduation, Bill attended Iowa State College for two years. Bill always said he learned many lessons from his fellow roommates who were veterans of World War II. In 1950, Bill entered the United States Army as a Selectee and served in Korea. Bill was honorably discharged in August of 1952. Bill married his wife, Flo, in June of 1953. They moved to a farm southwest of Storm Lake and lived there for 58 years. Bill began farming and driving school bus for Hayes Consolidated as well as working at Anderson Brass. In 1966 he joined International Harvester with a dealership in Schaller and continued for the next 29 years. He enjoyed all of his customers in the implement business. Bill was an active member of the Schaller community and was the first president of the Schaller Lions and served as treasurer for many years. He was a faithful board member of Faith, Hope, and Charity and the FHC Foundation. Bill was a member of the Schaller Chamber of Commerce and Alta VFW. Even after his retirement, he helped with many Popcorn Days celebrations. Bill had many interest and hobbies. Among his interests included: scuba diving, oil painting, woodworking, and mechanical repair. Bill had the privilege of diving in the South Pacific, Caribbean, Hawaii, Sea of Cortez, and the Great Barrier Reef. We celebrate his life and gratefully thank him for his cheerful, kind, and loving manner that he shared with his family and friends. Left to mourn his memory are his wife of 58 years, Flo; brother, Dale (Karen) Buehler of West Des Moines, Iowa; sisters: Marge Friedrichsen of Schaller, Iowa; Mary (Melvin) Walton of Hutchinson, Kansas; and Florence Desmond of Ponoma, California; brother-in-law, Lowell Green of Manson, Iowa; several nieces; nephews; extended family; neighbors; former customers; and a host of friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Inez Buehler; parents-in-law, John and Thelma Green; brother-in-law, Don Friedrichsen; sister-in-law, Janice Green; and nephew, Lee Powers.

William "Bill" Buehler

October 26, 1928 - July 1, 2011