Edward J. Buettner

Edward J. Buettner, 78, of Bradley, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center. He was born January 9, 1946, in Chicago; the son of Fred and Christina (Epplin) Buettner. Edward served in the United States Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1968. He was a business owner and retired as a truck driver. On December 8, 1973, he married Barbara Hammer in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. He was a member of the Bradley American Legion. Ed was a huge Chicago Cubs fan and he shared the love of the game with his daughters as he coached each of them in softball. He enjoyed camping and swimming with his family. Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Barbara Buettner and his daughters, Kimberlee (Ron) Wood of Victoria, Texas; Nancy (John) Coleman of Rantoul, Illinois; and Laura Rattin of Bourbonnais. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Kim Buettner; a brother-in-law, Jack Jenkel; 18 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one on the way. He was an uncle to many and the godfather to Traci Jenkel; he will be sadly missed by all. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jake Buettner; a sister, Tina Jenkel, and two nephews. J.D Jenkel and Tommy Buettner. Services are private. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.