Donald "Don" Bucher

Donald (Don) E Bucher, 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Don was born in Bluffton, Ohio on December 17, 1949 to John and Thelma (Bridenbaugh) Bucher. He graduated from Pandora-Gilboa High School in 1968 and earned a master's degree at The Ohio State University. While taking Ice Skating 101 at OSU, Don met his wife, Cindy (Valentine) Bucher, when she fell on the ice. He picked her up, and they have been together ever since. Don and Cindy were married on June 12, 1971. They had three children, Jeremy Bucher, Jill Folk, and Kristen King. Don was a Vocational Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor for 32 years at Leipsic High School, Paint Valley High School, and Teays Valley High School. He was a 4-H advisor for his children while raising sheep and was on the Pickaway County Fairboard. He was a long-time member of Emmett Chapel where he served countless hours with the congregation he loved. His faith in the Lord was seen in his service to others. He found great joy in attending every sporting event, play, and activity for his children and grandchildren. He planned many road trips and adventures with his family and friends. During his retirement years, he enjoyed traveling to National Parks, hiking, woodworking, camping, golfing trips, collecting coins, and playing cards. He was often found at the Mount Oval Historical House and Farm taking care of the grounds as the Farm Manager. He was devoted to serving his family and community. Don’s love for the Lord and others was evident by how quickly and passionately he sought to serve with his time, gifts and talents.  His presence and care for others will be greatly missed.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Thelma (Bridenbaugh) Bucher. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cindy; children, Jeremy Bucher, Jill (Justin) Folk, Kristen (Jamie) King; and grandchildren, Kailen, Eliana, and Matias King, and Jonah, Josephine, and Jayla Folk, and brothers David (Tracy) Bucher and Brad (Bev) Bucher, a beloved Aunt Dot as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Emmett Chapel on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Receiving line and reception will immediately follow in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Graveside service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Emmett Chapel Memorial Fund in Don’s memory. Please send donations to: Emmett Chapel 318 Tarlton Road Circleville, Ohio 43113.

Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.