"To the Linus Buchheit Family, My sincere Prayers and Sympathy to all of you on the death of LInus, your husband, father and grandfather. I remember Linus so well from the time I was in Washington. He was always such a cheerful and kind person. Even if I can't be there now during this coronavirus isolation, I send my Sympathy to all the family. May God give you peace and comfort at the time of this loss. Thanks, Father Will"
In loving memory of
Linus Martin Buchheit
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Linus M. Buchheit, age 91 passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, IN.
Linus was born May 22, 1928 in Old Appleton, Missouri to Leo and Anna (Ponder) Buchheit. Linus graduated from Perryville High School. He was ranked Quartermaster 2 in the Navy Reserves from 1948-1956. He was currently working at the Country Oaks Golf Club in Montgomery. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, numerous golf and bowling leagues and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. During his golfing years he made 3 holes in one and was a 3rd Degree Knight. He loved IU Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals baseball and watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports.
He is survived by his wife Bernetta (Buerck) Buchheit who he married on October 25, 1952; two sons Dean (Kathy) Buchheit of Washington and Kevin (Grace) Buchheit of Indianapolis; three daughters Deborah (Kent) Kassel, Cindy (Mike) Davis and Michele (Brad) Rainey all of Washington; brother Martin (Pepper) Buchheit of Washington; ten grandchildren Kris Kassel, Jonah Buchheit, Justin Buchheit, Amie Hillyard, Gretchen Berry, Joshua Davis, Anna Buchheit, Kate Buchheit, Nathanial Rainey, Nolan Rainey and step-grandchild Jeremy Graves and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Linus is preceded in death by his parents; eleven siblings; son-in-law Kent Kassel and grandson Nick Rainey.
Private graveside services will be held.
Memorial donations can be made to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 N.E. 3rd St., Washington, Indiana, 47501 or Nick Rainey memorial fund c/o Daviess County Community Foundation, 320 E. Main St., Washington, Indiana 47501.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary.
Tributes
"Just a great guy, always had a smile & a story to tell you. Made you welcome at C Oaks, it was like he was the owner. I will miss seeing him when I go there to golf. RIP"
"if you were a golfer at Country Oaks you were often greeted by Linus before you ever got to the clubhouse.He made sure the fine touches were done like flowerbeds, trimmed bushes and the like that made the place beautiful. This was his way of touching many people and just a small part of his life he shared with many. Linus will always hold a special place in our hearts. "
"I too remember Linus from Herschs IGA, and a friend at Our Lady Of Hope Church. May GOD be with Linus and his family at this time."
"Linus and I became friends through his grandkids. Also through the Bank where I work. Always was given each other a hard time, but both considered each other good friends. I thought of Linus as a step-grandfather who you could kid with. Going to miss him talk about his family whom he dearly loved and was very proud of! RIP my good buddy! Mike"
"I worked at Herschs IGA when Linus was a health and beauty distributor. One of the friendliest and nicest men I knew. Also Dean and Kevin worked there. Linus never was without a smile and a story to tell! He loved his family and still being able to work. He sure never looked or acted his age. Prayers for family Im know hell be missed ."
"Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. It was always a pleasure to see Mr. Buchheit when we would drive to Country Oaks for a round of golf. He always had such nice things to say about my father, Joe Edwards. Mr. Buchheit was such a positive person who treated everyone with kindness."