Raymond I. Buehner, 70, of Eustis died March 20, 1998, at the Gothenburg Hospital.

Mr. Buehner was born Aug. 25, 1927, south of Eustis to Chris and Leah Boerkircher Buehner. He graduated from Eustis High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After his discharge, he returned to Eustis.

On March 18, 1951, married to Norma Hueftle at the United Methodist Church at Eustis. They lived northwest of Eustis, where they engaged in farming and ranching.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the VFW. He was active in the American Legion Post 257, serving as past post commander and at the time of his death, vice commander.

Survivors include his wife, Norma of Eustis; two daughters, Sharon (Roger) Bryant of Curtis and Barb (Dave) Margritz of Lexington; two sons, Gary (Laura) and Gerald, both of Eustis; two sisters, Lorene (Lenard) Easterday of Buhl, Idaho, and twin sister Dorothy (Dean) Weissert of Eustis; and 10 grandchildren, Shane and Sabrina, Justin, Jill, Rebecca and Shane, Angela, Josh, Nick, Chris, Katie and Amanda.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Irene Easterday.

Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church or the Eustis Senior Center.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church at Eustis with the Rev. Eugene Beye officiating. Burial will be in the East Church Cemetery with military honors at graveside.

The North Platte Telegraph, March 22, 1998