Mary L. Buehler, 73, of Kettlersville, died at 12:02 p.m. Nov. 27, 2006, at her residence. She was ill two months.

She was born June 5, 1933, in St. Henry, to George and Gertrude Fischer Bernard. On Sept. 4, 1954, she married Leo R. Buehler, who survives.

Also surviving are four sons, Phil (Joan), Kettlersville, Jeff (Jill), St. Henry, Steve (Alejandra), Omaha, Neb., and David, Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Joanie (Mike) Prueter, Kettlersville, and Teresa (Ben) Harshbarger, Botkins; two brothers, Stan Bernard, Piqua, and Merlin (Mary) Bernard, Minster; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Deceased is an infant son, Joseph.

She retired as custodian of Kettlersville School. She was a charter member of the Kettlersville Fire Department Auxiliary, WMVR Radio Rosary and Respect for Life. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, McCartyville, where she was president of the ladies sodality and mission commission. She was one of the founders of the many church prayer lines.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Patrick Welsh officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-10 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Contributions can be made to the WMVR Radio Rosary.