Bernhard R. Buschmann

Funeral information

Home: Chester, New York Place of Birth: Hannover, Germany
Date of Death: December 29, 2009 Birthdate: August 14, 1913
Age: 96

Service information: Saturday, January 02, 2010 2:00 PM St. Columba R.C. Church 29 High Street, Chester, NY 10918

Visitation: January 2, 2010 Flynn Funeral Home 3 Hudson Street, Chester, NY 10918

Interment: St. Columba R.C. Church Parish Cemetery, Route 94, Chester, NY 10918

Biography


Bernhard R. Buschmann died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 with Gertrud, his wife of 66 years, at his side.   Mr. Buschmann was born in Hannover, Germany, the seventh child of Johannes and Anna Buschmann. He immigrated to America with his family in 1950 and lived in Chester for 59 years.   Bernhard was a cabinet maker by trade and worked as an independent contractor building many custom houses in Orange County.  He was a congregant of St. Columba’s Parish in Chester.   Bernhard was a loving husband and father, devoted to his family.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Marianne, Cambridge, MA and Regina (Bertram Beebe) of Hudson, NY; daughter-in-law, Dale of North Palm Beach, FL; and son-in-law, Werner (Deborah) Schwarzenbach.  He was pre-deceased by his son, Franz J. Buschmann and daughter, Birgitta Schwazenbach.  He also has five grandchildren, Susan (Thomas) McDonnell, Brian (Claudia) Buschmann, Michael and Emily Schwarzenbach, and Jacob Beebe and five great grandchildren, Ryan, Riley, Leah McDonnell and Amanda and Kevin Buschmann.   His family gratefully thanks Dr. Anthony Martini and the caregivers from Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County for the excellent care given to him.   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Columba Church or Hospice of Orange County.

 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010 during the hours of 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester, New York 10918.    A Funeral Mass will follow at 2:00 PM at St. Columba R.C. Church, 29 High Street, Chester, New York 10918, with Fr. John S. Bonicci officiating.   Burial will follow at St. Columba R.C. Church Parish Cemetery, Route 94, Chester, New York.  

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas F. Flynn, Director of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester, New York 10918.  For additional information or directions to the location of services or to offer an on line memorial please visit www.flynnfh.com and "Light a Candle" in Bernhard's memory. 

Dale December 31, 2009
We miss you, Papa!

brian buschmann December 31, 2009
a wonderful grandfather. his kind soul that warmed many will be missed dearly, and fondly remembered for a long time. i remember many magical christmas family gatherings, warm sunny days on florida beaches and walks up to the top of sugar loaf mountain... card games and coffee n cake time the most. there are many memories as a kid and some sweet ones as an older kid. take care grandpa where ever you are and say hello to dad. brian

Paul and Ann January 1, 2010
I went to work for Mr. Buschmann in the summer of 1974 when I was 16. He was the the first boss I ever had, lucky for me. He taught me a lot of things, some of which I understood right away and some of which took a while to sink in. Things like the value of a good coffee break when applied regularly but not allowed to last too long. Things like when it's fifteen degrees out and howling wind and you are working putting a dormer on the roof of a house, it might be a good idea to have a little shot of schnapps in your tea and a sandwich made with outrageously good wurst from the German butcher store to warm you up. Things like, if you blunted the tip of a nail with your hammer it would be LESS likely to split the piece of wood you were nailing. Things like the sublime beauty of a correctly sharpened wood chisel. And even things about personal safety on the jobsite, like not trying to arm wrestle Heinz Hoefs. As the years went on and I progressed to other jobs, other bosses, and other places, I started to understand some of the other things Mr. Buschmann had been teaching me that I didn't get right away. Bigger things. Things like the value of hard work, a strong family, sticking by your friends, wisdom earned through experience, personal integrity, and a good name. Thank you, Mr. Buschmann for all the things you've taught us. Yours was a life well lived. If we can live ours half as well as you did we should consider ourselves very lucky.

Donna & Walt Nizolek January 1, 2010
Everyone in Chester and the surrounding areas knew Mr. Buschmann to be a hard worker and talented craftsman. He and Mrs. Buschmann brought into this world devoted children who gave him much happiness throughout his lifetime. Although he will surely be missed, it's time now for him to be with his beloved daughter, Birgitta and beloved son, Franz.

Frankles January 2, 2010
Be with GOD and your son Franz and daughter Birgitta

Tanya & Ron Rovner (Snyder) January 2, 2010
Paul has described best the things most of us loved about Bernard Buschmann. His humbleness has been an example and goal for so many of us in our own lives. All throughout my life I felt honored to know and call him Uncle Bernard. All who met him enjoyed his presence and respected him greatly. Many of my richest childhood memories include Bernard and Gertrude because they both have been so helpful and giving. For that reason he will always live in our hearts and minds but more importantly he now lives forever with God. May he know how much he is loved and watch and guide all of his loved ones from above. Thanks be to God for him and he will be greatly missed.

Susan McDonnell(Buschmann) January 3, 2010
PaPa was so strong in mind and body. PaPa raised an awesome family and had many great accomplishments. I wish we could all be like him! We will miss him but know he is with God and his children.

Gaby and Klaus Schlueter February 3, 2010
Ueber Bernhard wurde hier bei uns in Laatzen stets mit Bewunderung und Zuneigung gesprochen, hatte er doch nach dem Krieg mit seiner Familie den Sprung von Hannover nach Amerika gewagt ... und geschafft! Klaus und ich haben ihn als liebenswerten Menschen erlebt - mit Charme und verstecktem Humor. Wir werden uns immer gern an ihn erinnern. In Verbundenheit Gaby und Klaus