Valentine C. "Val" Buchmiller

August 14, 1942 - October 10, 2019

Valentine C. "Val" Buchmiller, age 77 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Faith Countryside Homes/Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born on Friday, August 14, 1942, in Highland, IL, the son of Roy and Eleanor (nee Weidner) Buchmiller. On Saturday, May 13, 1967, he married Theresa Marie Buchmiller, nee Schumacher at St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose, Illinois, who survives. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL. He was also a member of American Legion Lee Iten Post #439, Highland, IL, and Perpetual Adoration at St. Joseph's Hospital. Val was raised in Pierron, IL. He graduated from St. Paul High School in 1960 and served with the U.S. Air Force (5 years) with duty in Spain. He worked at Laclede Steel (17 years); Commerce Pipe (7 years); AT Com (U.S. Army for 10 years); and retired from Scott Air Force Base (10 years). He was a stain glass craftsman with making windows, stepping stones and sun catchers. Val was very active with American Legion and their military honors groups. He enjoyed time at Louis Latzer Library, wood working, making furniture and Christmas decorations. He was a very gifted craftsman. Spending time with his grandchildren was his most enjoyed time. Survivors include: Wife - Theresa M. Buchmiller (nee Schumacher), Highland, IL Son - Tim R. (Fay) Buchmiller, Greenville, IL Daughter - Jill C. (A. Wayne) Sinnock, Highland, IL Grandchild - Tasha N. Buchmiller, Champaign, IL Grandchild - Lucas W. (Special Friend Rachelle Haake) Buchmiller, Greenville, IL Grandchild - Matthew W. Sinnock, Highland, IL Grandchild - Andrew V. Sinnock, Highland, IL Sister - June Miller, Saint Charles, MO Sister - Carol Carrillon, Carlyle, IL Sister - Louise E. Haar, Highland, IL Brother - Dennis D. (Lynn) Buchmiller, Chesterfield, MO Sister - Jane F. Bircher, Highland, IL Sister-In-law - Sandra Buchmiller (nee Irish), Highland, IL Sister-In-law - Joyce Buchmiller (nee May), Highland, IL Sister-In-law - Rose Mary Schumacher Venhaus, Aviston, IL Sister-In-law - Shirley Schwarz Schumacher, St. Rose, IL Brother In-law - Jerry Lampe, Breese, IL Sister-In-law - Pat Schumacher Lampe, Breese, IL Sister-In-law - Marge Schumacher Fabre, Hawaii Brother In-law - Ramon Fabre, Hawaii Sister-In-law - Martha Schumacher Weis, Glen Carbon, IL . He was preceded in death by: Father - Roy P. Buchmiller - Died 3/12/1997 Mother - Eleanor E. Buchmiller (nee Weidner) - Died 10/21/1995 Brother - Thomas J. Buchmiller - Died 8/20/1974 Sister - Connie V. Lape - Died 5/22/1981 Sister - Shirley A. Tschannen - Died 10/29/2011 Brother In-law - Donald M. Bircher - Died 10/18/2009 Brother In-law - Chester J. Miller - Died 10/18/2012 Brother In-law - Leonard A. Carrillon - Died 11/10/2018 Brother In-law - Felton Tschannen - Died 11/20/2012 Brother In-law - Joseph R. Haar - Died 5/7/2017 Brother In-law - Gervase Schumacher Sister-In-law - Norma Buske Schumacher Brother In-law - Ben Venhaus Brother In-law - Wendelin Schumacher Brother In-law - Bernell Weis Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Service/Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Fr. Adam Zawadzki, Parochial Vicar, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul School Educational Foundation, Mater Dei High School, Donor's Choice or Family.