Michael Bucher was a 1973 Bluffton High School graduate
Michael Lee Bucher, 62, of Findlay died Aug. 12, 2018, at The Heritage in Findlay. Michael was born Sept. 6, 1955 in Bluffton to the late Charles and Doris (Niswander) Bucher.
Michael was a 1973 graduate of Bluffton High School. He was a business manager at Findlay Industries prior to his retirement. Michael was a member of English Lutheran Church in Bluffton. He enjoyed his music, his art, painting and golfing.
Survivors include a daughter, Nicole Bucher of West Liberty, Ohio; four sisters, Cindy (Jeff) Dye of Bluffton, Chris (Brad) Setzer of Bluffton, Cheryl (Mark) Sommers of Bluffton, Connie (David) Davis of Celina, Ohio; numerous nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at English Lutheran Church. Pastor Kevin Mohr officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Bluffton. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the OSU James Cancer Hospital or Cancer Patient Services in Findlay.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
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