Wynne W. Buehler

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GERING, Neb. – Wynne W. Buehler, age 66, passed away at Regional West Medical Center on July 1, 2020.  Cremation has taken place.  

The Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Christ The King Catholic Church.  A Celebration of Life will be at the church at 10:30 a.m. today (July 10, 2020). Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery. 

Memorials can be sent to: Legacy of the Plains, Gering, in Wynne’s name.  Online condolences may be left at www.geringchapel.com

Wynne was born July 22, 1953, to Leland Leroy and Josephine (Stoll) Buehler, in Scottsbluff, Neb. He received his education in Gering and graduated from WNCC in Sidney, Neb. 

Wynne married Terri Hayward in 1978. They farmed and lived for more than 40 years in rural Gering. Wynne was a member of Christ the King parish and choir. He co-founded several bluegrass bands, including Green Valley Homesteaders and brought many musicians together. He led many music gatherings and performances for more than 25 years. He made and repaired musical instruments. 

Survivors include wife of 42 years, Terri Hayward Buehler; son Keith Buehler (Sarah); daughter Emily Neeck (Brandon); grandchildren Phoenix Gibb, Saphira Olenick and Logan Buehler; mother Josephine Buehler; siblings Kent Buehler (Linda), Neil Buehler, Ann Wampler (Mark), and Catherine Margheim (Jason) and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by father Leland Buehler, sister-in-law Julie Buehler, and grandparents.