James Robert Buchheit, Sr.

James (Jim) Robert Buchheit, Sr., 92, of Hermann, MO and  lifelong resident of New Haven, MO passed away peacefully on December 27 at StoneBridge Senior Living in Hermann, MO. 

Jim was born in Perryville, MO on October 7,1933. Eldest son of Frank and Anna “Mae” Buchheit (nee Pecaut). 

He was the husband of the late Edna J. Buchheit. They were married on March 18,1978. Edna preceded him in death on November 5th, 2021 

Jim’s family includes son Jim Buchheit, Jr and wife Donna of New Haven, MO, daughter Peggy Obermark and husband Joseph (deceased) of Washington, MO, daughter Kathleen (Kathy) Narup and husband Ed of Union, MO and son Frank Buchheit and wife Margaret of New Haven, MO, step-daughter Linda Tall-Helfrich and husband Tony Marquardt of Union, Mo, step-son Thomas Tall and wife Faye of Beaufort, MO, stepdaughter Joanne Tall (deceased) and husband Scott of Ossining, NY.  Jim is also survived by 3 brothers. Don Buchheit and wife Mary Lou of Washington, MO, Mike Buchheit and wife Bev of Washington, MO and Larrie Buchheit and wife Tammy of Union, Mo. Also survived by brother-in law Don Rodgers and sister-in-law Kathy Buchheit both of New Haven, MO. Jim’s grandchildren include, Yvonne Buchheit, Jeffery Buchheit, Jamie Buehrlen, Christie Mcnabb, Lynn Bell, Amanda Kohlbuch, Joseph H. Obermark, Natasha Sorenson, Cheyenne Narup, Devin Buchheit and Abbagail Trent, Ryan Helfrich, Greg Tall, Erin Wildhaber, Todd Tall, Hannah Kamen, Abigail Kamen and Brittany Marquardt. In addition, Jim was blessed with 37 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.

Jim was preceded in death by wife, Edna, parents Frank and Anna “Mae”, sisters Virginia Boxdorfer and Jeannie Rodgers, brother Paul Buchheit, brother-in-law Roy Boxdorfer, son-in-law Joe Obermark lll and step-daughter Joanne Tall and first wife, Nadene Branson with who he had 4 children. 

Jim, had many jobs in his lifetime. He was in business with his uncle, Herbert Pecaut, hauling rock and moving dirt. Also worked for Ste Genevie Lime Mill.  In 1953 he joined his father, Frank,  at MFA in New Haven.  This job change involved moving his family from Perryville, MO to New Haven, MO.  In September 1957, he joined Scheer Transfer Company and was employed there until the day Milford and Marvin locked the doors.  Jim’s route included factories and stores in Hermann, MO.  Many friends were made during his truck driving years and many stories created.  He enjoyed revisiting those during his stay at StoneBridge. 

Jim loved a good game of horseshoes and had pits in the backyard on Bates Street, days he and Edna spent at Lost Valley, shooting matches bringing home the meat. He never missed a chance to go to the gambling boat and usually came home a winner.  He also loved his hand-held poker games. If there was a Bingo game, he was there. Jim loved clipping newspaper articles and obituaries of family and friends. They were very neatly put into binders. It makes for a very interesting read. 

Visitation will be held Monday, January 5, 2026 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven, MO.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church, New Haven, MO, with Pastor David Boedecker officiating. 

In Jim’s memory the family requests donations to Trinity Lutheran Church, New Haven, MO or the American Heart Association