Family Picture Friday: Bud and Donna Bischoff

Another photo from Bud Bischoff's memorial slide show. 

Pictures of Bud Bischoff as a Child

Here are a couple of more pictures from Bud's video tribute.  I've edited them so you can see him better:

Bud Bischoff: Video

There is a video full of pictures of Bud and his family here.  You will have to wait a minute or two to get into the pictures (after the Funeral Home intro).
From Bud's memorial page, written by Lance Factor (son of Emma Louise Bischoff, grandson of Emma Brueggeman)
Dear Donna and Family,
It is with deep sadness that I received the news of Bud's passing. I have many good memories of visiting your home, enjoying your hospitality and also Bud's sense of humor. He always seemed to have a good joke to tell. I can now remember only one or two, which I will keep in memory, but there were many. 
On one visit I recall that Bud took all of the kids for a ride in his new car. I believe it was a 1957 black and white Mercury sedan, absolutely sparkling and flashing in its newness. We drove around Zanesville, taking in the sights and feeling as if we were on fun holiday trip. 
I think Bud had a gift for enjoying the small pleasures of life, like telling stories about life in Akron, his service in the Army, and things in general. I know Bud had a sterling career as a teacher, and being a teacher myself, I can understand the rewards of that profession. But I also remember Bud's hardware store and some of the men who came to visit with him. They had respect for his knowledge and friendly ways, and so did I.
Later on I came to understand and admire Bud's devout Christian faith. It sustained him through sad times, and I know that you shared all of that with him. It is written that faith, along with hope and love, are virtues, and virtues are qualities that people exercise in concrete ways- adding to the lives of others. It is a gift and blessing to have a person, like Bud, in one's life. I will always remember him.
With deepest sympathy, 
Lance Factor, Knox College,Galesburg, Il

RIP: Luther "Bud" Bischoff November 7, 2011

When researching the post on his sons, I came across Bud's recent obituary.  His service was yesterday.

 Luther "Bud" Bischoff 95 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Adams Lane Care Center at 5:25 PM on Monday, November 7, 2011. He was born April 30, 1916 the son of the late Walter and Emma (Brueggeman) Bischoff. 

He was the owner of England Hardware for more than 20 years before embarking on an 18 year teaching career, retiring in 1981. He earned his Bachelor's degree From University of Ohio and his Masters Degree from Xavier University; Luther was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and The American Legion Post 29. 

Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Donna (Knowles) Bischoff whom he married January 1, 1942; daughters, Ellen (Don) Brozio and Erin (Douglas) Strauss; brother, Harold Bischoff; and sister, Juanita Slater; and seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents Luther is preceded in death by his sons, Eric and Greg Bischoff.

Visitation will be Friday, November 11, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church 128 South 7th Street in Zanesville, from 11 AM until time of service at 1 PM with Rev. Mark Matzke officiating, committal service will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park. The Bischoff Family is being served by the BRYAN & SNIDER FUNERAL HOME 2318 Maple Ave. In lieu of flowers the family asks for memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society . To share memories and messages with the family, visit Luther's memorial page at www.BryanSniderFuneralHome.com