Carl J. Buhr
Carl J. Buhr, aged 75, died peacefully in the company of his wife and children in Sun City Center, Fla., on January 16, 2015.
He grew up in Norwood, Ohio, son of Joseph and Viola (nee Ritzel) Buhr, and was the loving husband of Diane (née Luther) Buhr for 51 years. Devoted father of Michael (Linda, née Dehne) Buhr of Raleigh, N.C., Tracy (David) Lewis, Susan (Brian) Fulmer, and Melissa (Randy) Keller. He was a beloved grandfather who just enjoyed a Christmas visit from all of his grandchildren: Emily, Joe and Elizabeth Buhr; Erin, Adam, Katie and Jenny Lewis; Brandon and Drew Fulmer; and Nate and Madison Keller. He was also a dear uncle to numerous nieces and nephews in the Luther and Beck families.
He had been a Boy Scout as a youth and made a trek at the Philmont Ranch in New Mexico. As an adult, he served as a leader of Boy Scouts in Norwood. Carl was a graduate of Purcell High School and went on to study engineering at Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati.
He served his country in the U.S. Army, and his community of Norwood as a police officer from 1969 until 1996, as a lieutenant in the Bureau of Investigation, ultimately retiring as a captain.
In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, traveling with the International Police Association, boating and keeping up on technology. He also enjoyed square dancing and singing in the German-American chorus.
He was a parishioner at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center. He was an active member of the Third and Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus in Sun City Center, and had served as the Grand Knight in his council in Florida. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Donations in Carl’s memory can be sent to Sun City Center Hospice House, 3723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573 or to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Visitation was held at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, Norwood, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial took place Friday, Jan. 23, at Holy Trinity Church in Norwood, followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Cincinnati. Condolences may be sent online to
He grew up in Norwood, Ohio, son of Joseph and Viola (nee Ritzel) Buhr, and was the loving husband of Diane (née Luther) Buhr for 51 years. Devoted father of Michael (Linda, née Dehne) Buhr of Raleigh, N.C., Tracy (David) Lewis, Susan (Brian) Fulmer, and Melissa (Randy) Keller. He was a beloved grandfather who just enjoyed a Christmas visit from all of his grandchildren: Emily, Joe and Elizabeth Buhr; Erin, Adam, Katie and Jenny Lewis; Brandon and Drew Fulmer; and Nate and Madison Keller. He was also a dear uncle to numerous nieces and nephews in the Luther and Beck families.
He had been a Boy Scout as a youth and made a trek at the Philmont Ranch in New Mexico. As an adult, he served as a leader of Boy Scouts in Norwood. Carl was a graduate of Purcell High School and went on to study engineering at Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati.
He served his country in the U.S. Army, and his community of Norwood as a police officer from 1969 until 1996, as a lieutenant in the Bureau of Investigation, ultimately retiring as a captain.
In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, traveling with the International Police Association, boating and keeping up on technology. He also enjoyed square dancing and singing in the German-American chorus.
He was a parishioner at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center. He was an active member of the Third and Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus in Sun City Center, and had served as the Grand Knight in his council in Florida. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Donations in Carl’s memory can be sent to Sun City Center Hospice House, 3723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573 or to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Visitation was held at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, Norwood, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial took place Friday, Jan. 23, at Holy Trinity Church in Norwood, followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Cincinnati. Condolences may be sent online to