Carl James Buchmann

Sept. 1, 1939 - April 29, 2012

MISHAWAKA - Carl James "Jim" Buchmann, 72, died Sunday, April 29, in his home. Jim was born on September 1, 1939, in South Bend, to Carl William and Evelyn S. (Clemens) Buchmann. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by a sister, Barbara.

On November 11, 1967, in Mishawaka, he married the former Marjorie E. Brugh, who preceded him in death on October 3, 2009. Surviving are his sons, Jim (Christie) Buchmann Jr. and Mike (Shannon) Buchmann, both of Mishawaka; daughter, Deborah (John) Church-Smith of Van Buren, IN; sister, Marjorie Kay Buchmann of West Palm Beach, FL; and eight grandchildren, Katelyn and Kyler Garrett, Elizabeth Buchmann, Chloe Garrett, James, Samantha, Briella and Cooper Buchmann.

Jim worked for Bayer for 25 years before retiring. The family will receive friends today, May 2nd, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Memorials may be made to Mishawaka High School Athletics, 1402 South Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544; or to East End MBSA, 600 Kline St., Mishawaka, IN 46544. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on May 2, 2012.

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