Walter Moyer Bucher ¹

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Obituary: Walter M. Bucher, 96, of Harleysville, died November 30, 2009 at Peter Becker Community. He was the husband of Dorothy (Gingrich) Bucher and the late Evelyn (Ziegler) Bucher, who passed away in 1951.

Born in Harleysville, he was a son of the late Charles S. and Mamie (Moyer) Bucher.

He was employed at F. M. Weaver, Inc. of Lansdale, retiring in 1978. He later delivered flowers for Harleysville Florist for 11 years.

Mr. Bucher was a member of Ambler Church of the Brethren since 1936.

He was a former member of the Harleysville Lions Club. Mr. Bucher was a former Scout Master in Harleysville and served as Neighborhood and District Commissioner. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award, Scout Master's Key Award, and Vigil Honor of Order of the Arrow Award.

In addition to his wife, he was survived by a daughter, Sylvia Weaver and her husband James of St. Charles, IL; a brother, Clyde M. Bucher and his wife Evelyn of Boyertown; two grandchildren, Laura Hughes and her husband Chris, and Michael Weaver; and two great grandchildren, Ray and Sylvia Hughes.

His Memorial Service was held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Peter Becker Community Chapel, Harleysville. Graveside services were held at Indian Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Harleysville.

Walter married Evelyn Zieger. (Evelyn Zieger was born on 20 Nov 1912 in , , PA,² died on 27 Aug 1951 ² and was buried in Harleysville: Indian Creek Church of Brethren Cemetery, Montgomery, PA ².)

Walter next married Dorothy Gingrich.