Darold "Jay" Buehler 1942-2024

Darold “Jay” Buehler, 82, Holton, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at The Pines in Holton. He was born March 14, 1942 in Holton, the son of Harvey Loren and Isabell Emma (Harris) Buehler.

Mr. Buehler graduated from Netawaka High School in 1960 and had attended heating and air schooling. After high school, he worked on repairs for heating and air conditioning.

Mr. Buehler worked for Holton Country Mart stocking shelves until its closing. He worked stocking shelves for Walmart in Holton and later at Sac and Fox Casino as a security guard.

He was a member of the Circleville Christian Church and former member of the Eagles Club.

He married Carol I. Dibbern on Jan. 18, 2003 at the Circleville Christian Church. She preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 2022, after 19 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Isabell Buehler; a twin brother, Harold R. Buehler; and a sister, Geraldine Amon.

Survivors include three daughters, Tammy Hennes of Clearwater, Charla Carroll of Circleville and Denise Hennes of Emporia; two sons, Chance Buehler and Loren R. Buehler, both of El Dorado Springs, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews, including Gerald Amon (Stacy) of Netawaka.

Graveside inurnment will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 at the Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Circleville Christian Church, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.