James R. “Dick” Buehrle, 91

James R. “Dick” Buehrle, 91, was called home to Jesus on Saturday,
December 28, 2024.
He was born December 18, 1933 in Akron, Ohio. After graduating from St.
Mary’s High School in 1952, Dick went to work at Al’s Quality Market in
Barberton and later became a partner along with his brother, Robert and Al
Pramuka. His most prized accomplishment was the ethnic sausage recipes he
created to make Al’s Market famous throughout the area. James a devoted
Catholic, was a member of St. Augustine’s Perpetual Adoration and Knights of
Columbus Council #3410.
Dick enjoyed meeting his friends for coffee twice a week and shooting pool
at the Senior Center. He was also an avid euchre player.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Helen; siblings,
Jeannette Buehrle, Robert Buehrle, Eloise Aberth and son-in-law, Keith Ports.
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Frances “Fanny”; sister,
Rosemarie Housteau; children, Carolyn Ports, Mary (Hal) DeSaussure and
Michael (Gabriela) Buehrle; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; along
with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. at
St. Augustine Catholic Church, 204 Sixth Street, N.W., Barberton, Ohio 44203.
Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery with a Celebration of Life following
the burial. Calling hours will be Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of his service at
the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to St. Augustine
Catholic Church.