James R. "Dick" Buehrle

James R. “Dick” Buehrle, 91, was called home to Jesus on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born December 18, 1933 in Akron, Ohio.  After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1952, Dick went to work at Al’s Quality Market in Barberton and later became a partner along with his brother, Robert and Al Pramuka. His most prized accomplishment was the ethnic sausage recipes he created to make Al’s Market famous throughout the area. James a devoted Catholic, was a member of St. Augustine’s Perpetual Adoration and Knights of Columbus Council #3410.Dick enjoyed meeting his friends for coffee twice a week and shooting pool at the Senior Center. He was also an avid euchre player. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Helen; siblings, Jeannette Buehrle, Robert Buehrle, Eloise Aberth and son-in-law, Keith Ports. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Frances “Fanny”; sister, Rosemarie Housteau; children, Carolyn Ports, Mary (Hal) DeSaussure and Michael (Gabriela) Buehrle; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 204 Sixth Street, N.W., Barberton, Ohio 44203. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery with a Celebration of Life following the burial. Calling hours will be Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of his service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to St. Augustine Catholic Church.