Rita Buechler

Rita Jean Buechler age 92 passed away peacefully September 29th 2013. Jean as she was called was born January 9 1921 in Akron Ohio. She is preceded in death by father Harry David Walters; mother Bess (Scanlon) Walters; sisters Ruth Marie (Lewis) Walters and Rosaline (Ferraro) Walters; brother Arthur Paul Walters; son Gerald David Buechler and husband Harry Buechler Jr. Jean is survived by son Thomas Paul; daughter Patricia Ann (Creston) Mapes and grandchildren Michael Sean Buechler JoAnn Buechler (Gregory) Marsh Abigail Jean Mapes Hannah Kathryn Mapes Esther Mary Mapes and Creston Paul Mapes. Jean shared 69 years of loving marriage with Harry before his death earlier this year. Jean lived a rich life and she cherished the affection of her friends and neighbors. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and proud to be called a homemaker. Jean loved to read and work in her yard. She volunteered as a Candy Striper at Akron Children's Hospital and as a Bath Volunteer. She was an embroiderer a ceramics maker and especially proud of hers days hiking in the Cuyahoga Valley with girlfriends. She was adored by her grandchildren. Grandma Jean was one of a kind. Her impish smile and playful nature will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday October 7 2013 at the Hummel Funeral Home 3475 Copley Rd. Copley. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer's Association. The family also wishes to thank Akron General Visiting Nurse Service and the staff of Bath Creek Estates for providing care and comfort during Jean's final days.