Regina May BUENEMAN Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Regina M. Bueneman Regina May Bueneman was born on March 12, 1935 in Troy, Missouri. She passed away peacefully at her residence in Moscow Mills on December 24, 2014 at 7:05 p.m. at the age of 79. Regina was the 5th of 10 children born to Vernette and Vera (Groce) Hunn. She and her siblings, Victor, Richard, Margaret, Leonard, Norbert, Marvin, Melvin, Francis, and Glennon were raised just outside of town. Regina attended Sacred Heart Catholic School through grade school and then Buchanan High School. Regina married Donald Bueneman on September 15, 1951 at the age of 16. They had 8 children: Thomas Edward, Jerome David, Charles Leonard, Mary Rhonda, Benjamin Joseph, Dennis Eugene, Regina Susan, and Christina Louise. Regina was a hard worker and very frugal with money. As a teenager, she became the first car-hop in Troy at Mr. Bell’s Sinclair Station. During her marriage, she helped run the family’s paper route business. She later became an Avon Lady, a Certified Nurse’s Aid, and eventually began cleaning houses for a living. Regina became “Granny” at the age of 39. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Being a gifted quilter, she ensured every child and grandchild received a quilt for at least one special occasion. She was also a talented square dancer and a member of several exhibition groups in the St. Charles area. Regina really enjoyed going to church and attending other Christian functions. She was determined that her family know the plan of Salvation and the need for Jesus in their lives. She was raised Catholic and then primarily attended non-denominational services for several years. For the last 28 years, she attended and became a member of First Assembly of God church in Troy. She was also a devoted viewer of television evangelists and other religious programs. She loved Southern Gospel music and all types of worship songs. She was also an avid reader and spent countless hours studying Scriptures and other Bible-based literature. Regina is survived by her 8 children and their spouses: Tom (Connie) Bueneman, Jerry (Elaine) Bueneman, Charlie (Linda) Bueneman, Mary (Kevin) Bueneman, Ben (Norma) Bueneman, Dennis (Connie) Bueneman, Gina (Brian) Bueneman-Cooper, and Tina Bueneman. 15 grandchildren and their spouses: Adam Bueneman, Misty (Sean) Harrison, Heather (John) Bueneman, Nathan (Sophia) Bueneman, Kevin (Jennie) Bueneman, Laura (Curtis) Barber, Ryan (Christene) Bueneman, Jennifer (Aaron) Kimbrough, Ben Bueneman Jr., Chad (Lori) Cagle, Jacob (Cassie) Bueneman, Josh (Heidi) Stobart, Courtney Hager, Nicholas Cooper, and Jillian Cooper. 17 great-grandchildren: Brendon, Annabelle, Tabatha, Don, Alyssa, Alexis, Luke, Ashleigh, Abi, Nathan, Abby, Sam, Katie, Bryce, Aaron, Alicia, and Jude (Tyson and William will arrive early next year). She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Meyer; brothers, Victor Hunn, Francis (Judy) Hunn, and Glennon (Theresa) Hunn; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Hunn, Pat Hunn, and Louise Hunn; and hundreds of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. In addition to her parents, Regina was preceded in death by 5 of her brothers, Richard Hunn, Leonard Hunn, Norbert Hunn, Marvin Hunn, and Melvin Hunn; sisters-in-law, Millie Hunn and Renee Hunn; a brother-in-law, John Meyer; and an infant son, Richard Sylvester Bueneman. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service (followed by a fellowship meal) was held at First Assembly of God on Saturday, December 27, 2014. Memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God (Girls Ministries/Royal Rangers), PO Box 55, Troy, MO 63379.

Regina May BUENEMAN

April 12, 1935 - December 24, 2014