Obituaries

July 8, 1920 to April 13, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Leslie A. "Les" Bucher, 93, Monticello (formerly of Francesville), passed away at 12:40 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at his residence, surrounded by his family..

He was born on July 8, 1920 in LaCrosse, to the late Albert J. and Marie Stortz Bucher. He married Florence M. Gutwein on July 4, 1943 in Francesville. She survives.

Also surviving are:
William "Bill" (Maureen) Bucher, Monticello, Son
Laurel "Lolly" (Julian "Bing") Hare, Wichita, KS, Daughter
Michael (Della) Bucher, St. Augustine, FL, Son
Roxann (Tom) Burghardt, Monticello, Daughter
Bridgit (Brady) Bucher-Smith, Granddaughter
Leslie (Claudio) Corenchuc, Granddaughter
Troy (Nicole) Hare, Grandson
Dawn (Frank) Oliver, Granddaughter
Jeremy (Jacqueline) Bucher, Grandson
Chad (Maggie) Franscoviak, Grandson
Jason (Michel) Burghardt, Grandson
Stacy (Richard) Pollard, Granddaughter
Travis (Rebekah) Burghardt, Grandson
17 Great Grandchildren
Elmer Bucher, Rensselaer, Brother
Ken (Carol) Bucher, LaCrosse, Brother

Preceded in death by:
1 Infant Granddaughter
9 Siblings

Mr. Bucher served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After returning from the service, he resided with his young family in LaCrosse, later moving to Francesville where they were members of the Apostolic Christian Church. He enjoyed farming until his retirement in 1986 when he and and his wife moved to Rensselaer. He was a pastor at Milroy Community Bible Church where he faithfully served his Lord for many years. In 2001, the couple moved to Monticello where they attended Zion Bethel Church. He loved his family very much and will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday (April 18), at the funeral home with Pastor Otto Beer officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Hoops of Hope (www.hoopsofhope.org) or Gideon's International or charity of the donor's choice.