1917
Ernest
2008
Ernest Frank Buehler
June 15, 1917 — June 22, 2008
Ernest Frank Buehler was a husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend-to-many. Born on the 15th of June, 1917, in a small family farmhouse located in rural South Dakota, he was the firstborn of Frank and Agnes (Schimmel) Buehler; the children that followed were Dorothy, Ellsworth, and Esther. Ernest helped his father and brother farm during the difficult Depression Years. On the farm, they learned all kinds of tricks to patch things together and keep the machinery running—skills that would be close at hand for the rest of his life. Ernest attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from high school in Bristol, South Dakota, later attending business school in nearby Aberdeen.
While traveling by bus to visit family in Portland, his sister Dorothy met a sweet young lady named Violet Goltz. Ernie must have also thought her sweet, because they were married on June 11, 1949, recently celebrating 59 years of marriage. As newlyweds, they stayed in South Dakota and continued farming—or giving it their best effort. Their two children, Muriel and Barry, were born during this time. By 1954, after five difficult years, they made the wise decision to move the family to Portland, Oregon. There, Ernest worked as a postal clerk for over twenty years. During this time he also built three houses, the last one being the home they lived in for more than 40 years.
Ernest was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church, and was very proud of his faith. He was very hospitable and loved to have company and out-of-state visitors, having a reputation for taking his guests to unusual local tourist sites. He loved to stay active and had numerous hobbies through the years, but in particular he loved to travel. The family made many trips around the United States while the children were in school, becoming adept at pitching tents and pulling clams out of the Oregon beaches; any world's fair that they could drive to, they were there. One of his most special adventures was when Ernie and Vi helped repair the old Buehler homestead. The house was moved to a local museum in Webster, South Dakota, where they spent several summers restoring it to its original condition. For many years his obsession was photography, and, in later years, he turned his love for music into a vast collection of old phonographs and records. He loved to play them for anyone who was willing to listen.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Violet; daughter Muriel Dorsch (and Leonard); son Barry (and Linda), his six grandchildren include Sarah (Buehler) Neill (and Kevin), Rebecca and Joshua Buehler, Moriah, Aaron, and Shoshana Dorsch. He is also survived by his sister Esther Huntley, and 17 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Bernice; his parents, his brother, Ellsworth, and his sister, Dorothy.
While traveling by bus to visit family in Portland, his sister Dorothy met a sweet young lady named Violet Goltz. Ernie must have also thought her sweet, because they were married on June 11, 1949, recently celebrating 59 years of marriage. As newlyweds, they stayed in South Dakota and continued farming—or giving it their best effort. Their two children, Muriel and Barry, were born during this time. By 1954, after five difficult years, they made the wise decision to move the family to Portland, Oregon. There, Ernest worked as a postal clerk for over twenty years. During this time he also built three houses, the last one being the home they lived in for more than 40 years.
Ernest was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church, and was very proud of his faith. He was very hospitable and loved to have company and out-of-state visitors, having a reputation for taking his guests to unusual local tourist sites. He loved to stay active and had numerous hobbies through the years, but in particular he loved to travel. The family made many trips around the United States while the children were in school, becoming adept at pitching tents and pulling clams out of the Oregon beaches; any world's fair that they could drive to, they were there. One of his most special adventures was when Ernie and Vi helped repair the old Buehler homestead. The house was moved to a local museum in Webster, South Dakota, where they spent several summers restoring it to its original condition. For many years his obsession was photography, and, in later years, he turned his love for music into a vast collection of old phonographs and records. He loved to play them for anyone who was willing to listen.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Violet; daughter Muriel Dorsch (and Leonard); son Barry (and Linda), his six grandchildren include Sarah (Buehler) Neill (and Kevin), Rebecca and Joshua Buehler, Moriah, Aaron, and Shoshana Dorsch. He is also survived by his sister Esther Huntley, and 17 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Bernice; his parents, his brother, Ellsworth, and his sister, Dorothy.
Visitation
Rose City Funeral Home
5625 Northeast Fremont Street
Portland
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97213-1754
Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Service
Rose City Funeral Home
5625 Northeast Fremont Street
Portland
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97213-1754
Thursday, July 3, 2008, 10:00 AM
Cemetery
Rose City Cemetery
5625 N.E. Fremont St.
Portland
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97213-1754
Thursday, July 3, 2008,
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