Victor "Buzz" Kuchera Obituary (1929

Victor L. "Buzz" Kuchera, age 83, of Reedsburg, died on Sunday, January 6, 2013 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on March 26, 1929 in Phillips, the son of Emil and Ella (Barta) Kuchera. Vic was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. On September 2, 1950, he was married to the former Barbara J. Rick. Vic retired from Phillips Plastics. He had a band "Vic and the Northernaires," and he enjoyed entertaining whenever possible. Vic was also very proud of restoring his 1931 Model A Ford. Survivors include two children: Cheryl (Mike) Quinn, of Reedsburg and Steven (Eileen) Kuchera, of Tennessee; three grandchildren: Yvonne (Craig) Neumann, of Loganville; Nicole (Michael) Williams, of Reedsburg and Jason (Deana) Roth, of Battleground, Washington; ten great grandchildren; his sister: Adeline (Charles) Aiani, of Oconomowoc; his brother-in-law: Louis Legner, of Mosinee; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, on February 21, 2008; his daughter: Vicki L. Roth; one brother: Edward (Kay) Kuchera and three sisters: Elsie (Pete) Pisca, Inez (John) Michek and Dorothy Legner. Graveside services will be conducted at the Lakeside Cemetery in Phillips later this spring. The Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg is serving the family. Visitation: Service: