Services for Ronald Leroy Buerman, 65, Lawrence, will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 23, 2010 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be in Vinland Cemetery.
Mr. Buerman died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at his home. He was born October 20, 1945 in Lawrence, the son of Everett L. and Ruth Genevive (Colman) Buerman. He grew up and attended schools in Eudora.
He married Shirley Reekie on August 23, 1963, in Lawrence, Kansas at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. They shared over forty-seven years of marriage. She survives of the home.
Mr. Buerman worked at Penny Ready-Mix from 1963 to 1978 and N.R. Hamm Construction from 1978 to 2008, retiring due to illness. He was a member of Topeka Local Teamsters Union 696. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Was an avid K.U. sports fan and loved animals, especially horses.
Other survivors include a son, Monte L. Buerman and wife Shelly of Baldwin City; a daughter, Brenda L. Shockley and husband Jeremy of Baldwin City; a sister, Mary Lois Galyardt of Topeka; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Buerman was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Sandra Alverson, Judith Romines and Diane Buerman.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to Lawrence Humane Society or Kansas Dialysis Service sent in care to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Since I now live in New Jersey, I am not always aware of what is happening. My relationship with Ronnie was through Lois Anderson Galyardt. We graduated from the Kanwaka Country School in May 1952. I also knew Sandy and Neil were very good friends of my brother Darrell Foster. I extend my deepest sympathy to all of your during this time of great sorrow. May God give you peace and comfort during these days and weeks.
Dear Shirley and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Ron and we are so sadden by your loss. We won’t be able to make the funeral or visitation, but I want you to know we will be thinking about you and praying for you. Forty-seven years of marriage is truly a blessing. May God comfort you and your family. Remember the good times and years. God Bless You, your cousin, Brad and Linda
Dear Shirley and Family,
Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. My the peace of Christ be with you and yours.
Bobbie Ward-Hinds