E. Joan Bucher

September 18, 1940 - October 1, 2017

E. Joan Bucher, 77, of Akron, Indiana and formerly of Rock Lake passed at 11:30 am, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at her residence unexpectedly. She was born on Sept. 18, 1940 in Fulton County, Indiana to Earl D. and June A. (Smith) Floor. She married on Sept. 23, 1958 in the Disko United Methodist Church to James Lee Bucher Sr., he survives. She worked at Controls in North Manchester and retired in 2005 after over 40 years with the company. She attended Akron High School. Joan enjoyed camping especially at Jellystone in Pierceton, reading, bird watching, and spending time with her family. She was an Elvis fan and liked to travel with her husband on car trips. Survivors and place of residence: Husband – Jim Bucher – Akron, Ind. Daughters – Joy L. and husband Robert L. McDonough – Rock Lake, Ind. Amy Bucher – Akron, Ind. Sons – Jerry Bucher and fiancée Linda Carroll – Oswego, Ind. Jeff and wife Marilyn Bucher – Akron, Ind. Jim Jr. and wife Mary Bucher – North Manchester, Ind. 13 Grandchildren 16 Great Grandchildren 2 Great Great Grandchildren Sister – Sharon Floor – Akron, Ind. Brothers – Larry and wife Ann Floor – Akron, Ind. Michael and wife Claudette Floor – Westfield, Ind. Preceded in Death By: Parents Sisters - Deloris Thompson and Karen French Time and Date of Services: 10:30 am, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 Place of Services: Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana Minister: Pastor Frank Whitaker Place of Burial: Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake, Indiana Visitation Hours: 3 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc. 26345 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1263