Buhr, Raymond

Raymond Buhr, age 87, of Springfield, formerly of Athens died April 28, 2008,at Memorial Medical Center.

Surviving by:Wife – Margaret of Springfield

Two Sons : Jim ( Shirley) Buhr of Williamsville

Larry (Holly Henning-Buhr) Buhr of Athens

Step-son : Allan (Carlinda) Yates and Step-daughters : Katherine Bruce, Janet Yates and Linda (Craig) Anderson, all of Springfield

Granddaughter : Michele (Mark) Stott Athens

Great Grandson : Evan Stott

Sisters : Dorothy Mingle of Springfield

Eleanor (Ted) Dillenburg of Orland Park, IL

Several Step-grandchildren and nieces & nephews

Mr. Buhr was born December 2, 1920 in Farmingdale, IL the son of James and Bertha Day Buhr.

Mr. Buhr married Velma Pearl Fawns in October 1, 1939 and she preceded him in death on March 6, 1983. He is also preceded in death by his parents, a brother Russell Buhr and a sister Esther Beal. .

Mr. Buhr was employed by Fiat Allis for 39 years, retiring in 1982. Raymond served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was a member of the Athens VFW, Winnebago Club and loved Country Opry. His hobbies were gardening, camping and country music.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home with services on Thursday at 11:00 AM.

Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating:

Burial at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens

Memorials: American Heart Association