TIM R. BUCHE

Tim R. Buche, 77, of Mulberry, Kansas died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Buche was born November 20, 1946 at Pittsburg, Kansas the son of John Francis and Elvina G. Albertini Buche.  Tim was a retired school teacher who lived in the Mulberry-Arma area most of his life. He was raised in Mulberry and graduated from Mulberry High School in the Class of 1964. He later attended Pittsburg State University and received his bachelors degree in education. He taught in Mulberry and later at Northeast High School U.S.D. #246 grade school for 50 years. Throughout his teaching and coaching career, Tim dedicated his free time nurturing student’s interest in sports. He offered to open the gym to students on Saturdays and gave them a fun place to go in a safe and healthy environment. He also spent many hours following his students sports activities, announcing the games and running the scoreboard. After he retired, Tim continued to substitute teach at Arma Middle School. He took pride in the relationships he built with his students and the role he took in shaping at this critical point in their lives. In addition to the relationships he held with his students Tim was close with his siblings as well as his nieces and nephews throughout their formative years. Although he did not have children of his own, Tim touched the lives of many. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arma. Survivors include a sister, Joy Peak of Pittsburg, Kansas, a brother, Johnnie R. (Susan) Buche of Louisburg, Kansas, and several nieces and nephews Shane Peak, Joye Blume, Tori Pearson, and Jim Buche. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elvina Buche.