Germaine G. Buchner

Buchner, Germaine G. (nee Tyson) Born to Life April 29, 1925. Born to Eternal Life August 22, 2008. Germaine was born in Valders WI to Joseph and Barbara (nee Tilger) Tyson. She attended County Normal for Teachers following high school and left to work for JC Penny Co in Manitowoc where she met her future husband, Richard M. Buchner. After Richard served his country with the Navy in WWII, Germaine was married to him in 1947, and they relocated to Milwaukee. Germaine is the beloved wife of the ever-loving late Richard M. Loving mother of the late Connie, Vicki (Greg) Koeppel, Mary (Tom) Henricks, Debbie (Jim) Bowen, Rich (Cindy), Bonnie (Ken) Hirtz, and Therese "Tracy" (Greg) Burger. Loving and proud grandmother to Jeff, Joshua, Jason, Jessica, Matthew, Casey, Andrew, Lindsey, Kyle, Shannon, Spenser as well as six great grand-children. Further survived by her sister, in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. Germaine enjoyed life, was a great believer in faith, and affected many with her prayers. Faithfulness and joy were lifelong pursuits, and were proven in life lessons for those around her. Always willing to share a smile, she bravely met the difficulties of life with a loving and gracious heart. Germaine was a 50 year member of St. Alphonsus Church, where she was a volunteer and a board member of the Omega Group. As a longtime resident of Greendale, she enjoyed spending time in the village sharing stories about her family and her hobbies that included sewing, golfing, baking, and caring for her dear husband and family. We will cherish her memory and seek comfort knowing that she is at peace. She will be greatly missed by all of her family. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church (6060 W, Loomis Rd.) on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 11:30 AM. Visitation from 9:30 AM until time of service. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to St. Lukes Heart Care Clinic or the Diabetes Association are appreciated.