Harold D. Buller

Harold D. Buller, 90, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2015 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton after a brief illness.  He was born on September 22, 1924 near Canton, Kansas to David D. and Lydia (Schmidt) Buller.  He grew up on farms near Canton and Peabody, and was a 1943 graduate of Peabody High School.  In 1955 he married the former Verna Mae Voth.  After living briefly in Newton they moved to a farm near Burrton.  He worked for the Orville Haas International dealership (1948-1955), American Coach Company (1955), as a carpenter (1955-1965), and Hesston Corp. (1965 until retirement in 1988).  He enjoyed farming, finding creative solutions to technical problems of various types, woodcarving and spending time with family.  He had an ever present and lively sense of humor.  He was a quiet inspiration to the many people who observed his lifelong integrity, his consistency and his Christian life.  Harold was preceded in death by his wife Verna, son Galen, sister Hilda, brother Raymond and brother Lloyd.  He is survived by three brothers, Wesley, Clarence, and Arlo; two sisters, Elizabeth and Pearl; two sons, Darryl and Bradley; and four grandchildren Mark, Maria, David and Leanne. Visitation will be at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, Kansas from 5-9pm Tuesday, February 3, 2015 with family greeting friends from 6:30 -8pm.   Funeral Service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Merdian Baptist Church in Newton, KS with Pastors Scott Kliewer and Jerroll Martens officiating.  Burial will follow the funeral service at Hoffnungsau Cemetery near Inman, KS.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made out to Gentiva Hospice Foundation.