Jim never met a person he couldn’t befriend, was an avid Huskers fan, and was very active in his community. He volunteered with Barnabus Community at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Junior Achievement, Nebraska Motorist Assist Program, and Tabitha Meals on Wheels. He was a member of Sheridan Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #3, and Lancaster Lodge #54.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; children, Jeffrey (Heather) Buckwalter, Matthew (Michele) Buckwalter, Stephanie (Troy) Martin, and Jodi (Brian) Beard; grandchildren Hannah (Eli) Barber, Sydney (Anthony) Calcagno, Rachel Buckwalter, Andrew Buckwalter, Allyson Beard, Emma Martin, Alex Buckwalter, Ben Buckwalter, Carson Beard, and Caitlin Buckwalter; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Barber; brother, Larry (Carol) Buckwalter; brothers-in-law, Dale (Bobbi) Mueller, and Dennis Mueller (Ann Jordan); sister-in-law Karen Mueller; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, George and Clara Buckwalter; brother-in-law Herman Mueller; and sisters-in-law, Ruby Heinke and Darlene McGee. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Sheridan Lutheran Church, 6955 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE 68516. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Tabitha Meals on Wheels, 4720 Randolph Street, Lincoln, NE 68510; Barnabas Community, Sheridan Lutheran Church 6955 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE 68516; and Junior Achievement, 300 68th Street Plaza, Suite 110, Lincoln, NE 68510.
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