Obituary of Charles Buhl

BUHL, CHARLES E. Ocala - Charles E. Buhl, 94, died peacefully early Saturday, July 25, 2009. A lifelong resident of Ocala, Charles was born in a wooden home about seven miles southwest of Ocala on May 18, 1915. He was a graduate of Ocala High School where he played on the undefeated 1933 Wildcat football team. During WWII, the Sergeant Buhl served as a B-26 Marauder crew chief in England, Belgium and France. After the war he worked for Rush Tractor Co. The son of a farmer, Charles never missed the opportunity to nurture a plant or a tree. Many will remember the front lawn of his home on 12th Terrace that was filled with the beautiful red Amaryllis each spring. He is survived by his nieces, Linda Buhl Turner and Jan Philpot and nephews, Fred Buhl and Steve Philpot. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille and his brothers, Ben, Douglas and Leland. Services will be held at Oakcrest Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation at the church at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Oakcrest Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.