James A. “Jim” Buechlein, 66, Jasper,

James A. “Jim” Buechlein, 66, of Jasper, passed away at 4:59 pm on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.  

Jim was born in Jasper on August 25, 1956, to Urban and Bertha (Englert) Buechlein. 

He married Judy Herbig on August 19, 1978, in St. Joseph Catholic Church.   

He was the owner and operator of Buechlein’s Kwik-Strip/Custom Furniture and Designs for more than 41 years. He designed and built the church altar for Precious Blood Church and did the custom wood design, building, and refinishing for many other churches, businesses, and countless residences.   

He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper.  

He enjoyed boating, going on Jeep rides, watching Gunsmoke and Bonanza, and spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren.  

He is survived by his wife, Judy Buechlein of Jasper; two sons, Blake Buechlein (Lydia) of Shoals and Branon Buechlein (Autumn), of Jasper; five grandchildren, Arie Buechlein and Tapanga, Nalanie, Brynn, and Urban Buechlein; two sisters, Carol Maxey of Huntingburg and Darlene Cunningham of Petersburg; one brother, Ronnie Buechlein (Mag) of Jasper.  

Preceding him in death was one grandchild, Hadlye Buechlein, his parents, and one brother, Denny Buechlein.  

A Mass of Christian Burial for James A. “Jim” Buechlein will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.  

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mass time at the church on Thursday. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. 

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com