Rose Buhler

Rose Buhler, 94, of Berne passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Swiss Village in Berne. She was born on Wednesday, November 7, 1923 in New Jersey to Pasquale and Loretta Cardone.  She was married on April 12, 1947 in Passaic, New Jersey to George Buhler. 

In 1967, they moved from New Jersey to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where she was employed by Bryant Interiors sewing draperies. After moving to Berne in 1979, she worked for Economy Printing of Berne, Custom Floor and Wall in Berne, Pizza King of Bluffton, and Earthen Treasures in Berne.

She was a member of West Missionary Church. She enjoyed sewing, ironing, and cooking. She loved waltzes, opera, and Christian music. Being surrounded by family brought her great joy. An integral part of her life was her service to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved singing old hymns and working with children in junior church and AWANA.

She is survived by her husband of Berne; daughter, Lauretta (Steve) Zurcher of Berne; son, Wayne (Jill) Buhler of Garner, North Carolin; six grandchildren, Jeff (Christi) Zurcher; Megan (Matt) Haveman; Brett Zurcher; Jessica (fiancé Dustin Kunasek) Buhler; Stephanie (Kyle) Biddle; and Michelle Buhler; five great-grandchildren, Lainey Zurcher; Cale Zurcher; Livi Mae Zurcher; Brody Haveman; and Hanna Haveman; niece, Joy Buhler; nephew, Walter Anen; and several nieces and nephews in New Jersey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and three sisters.

Visitation will be two and a half hours prior to the 7:00 p.m. funeral service on Monday, September 24 at the Swiss Village auditorium in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Rupp and Pastor Mike Wertenberger. Burial will follow on Tuesday with a private family burial in the Marion National Cemetery in Marion.

Memorials may be made to West Missionary Church Children's Ministry.

Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.