Alta Philis Bucher, 85, of Wooster died on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Orrville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born December 31, 1939, in East Union Twp., Wayne County to Irvin and Alta Moser Redinger. On January 10, 1960, she married Roger E. Bucher. He survives.
Alta was a 1957 graduate of Waynedale High School. She retired from Wooster City Schools after more than 31 years as the Cook/Manager at Edgewood Jr. High. She was a 65 plus member of the Wooster United Methodist Church. Alta was a 59 plus year member of the Emblem Club #374 where she served a four-year term as president. Alta enjoyed many things including sewing, flower gardening, laying in the sun and shopping with her girls. She was known for her baking and cooking, especially Christmas cookies, sauerkraut balls and her white Texas Sheet Cake. Alta and Roger visited all 50 states. She was very supportive of Roger and his time in the Reserves. Alta’s favorite color was purple, and she never missed her standing hair appointments on Fridays with Connie.
Along with her husband, Roger, Alta is survived by her daughters Brenda S. (Todd) Bartley of Wooster and Jennifer L. (Larry) Booth of Wadsworth; grandchildren Jacob (Lily) Booth, Anna Booth, Chad, Alec Katherine and Kalob Himes; great grandchildren Louise Booth and Isabella Himes; sisters Marline Hinton, Judy Repp and Sharon (Paul) Woodruff; sister-in-law Bertie Redinger; brother-in-law Eugene Leyda along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Alta was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Arline Gordon, Pauline Blankenship, Maxine (Roger) Botkins Delpha (Donald) Haws, Richard (Shirley) Redinger, Donald Redinger and Elva Leyda.
An Emblem Club Service followed by a funeral service will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Pioneer Cemetery in Ashland County.
Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to either Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to the Wooster Emblem Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 494, Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Roger, Brenda, Jennifer and families. Sincere sympathy in the passing of your wife and mother. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Wishing you the comfort God delivers, during this time..Many sweet memories of Alta.
You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Brenda, so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a sweet lady beautiful smile you’ll be in our prayers. Love, Judy.🙏🏻
Roger and family members, So sorry for the passing of Alta. She was one special lady and always so nice to me. Just keep all the good memories close and just remember the good times. All of you are in our prayers and may God grant you comfort and peace at this most difficult time.
Brenda, My deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mom. My Mom worked with Alta for many years at Edgewood. Prayers for you & family.
Sincere sympathy to you Roger and your girls.
Sorry to hear the passing of Alta she was a super nice lady prayers to you and family.
Hi Brenda & Family We Love You All & are So Sorry for the Loss of Your MOM She was A Dignified Lady that You Must have Been Very proud of/ I Remember Her & I Always Thought you Had A Great Family Dear Brenda/ Much LOVE & Sympathy & R.I.P. Dear Alta /Glad You Had A Long & Successful Life & Enjoyed Children & Grandchildren & a Long Marriage May Heaven Be A Paradise that GOD Has Promised in HIS WORD/Blessings to all your Family members
Roger, you and the girls are in our thoughts. Always enjoyed seeing Alta’s wonderful smile.
Sending prayers of comfort to you all.
Brenda, Roger , & Jennifer,
We have such nice memories of Alta! She was a great example of “caring for others”🩷.
Our prayers are with you.
J
Roger, you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger, My condolences to you and your family. I remember the good times working with Alta in Emblem Club.
Roger, my condolences to you and the girls. Alta always had that spark. She will long be remembered.
My deepest condolences to your family. Brenda and Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts prayers hugs and love. 🤗💞🙏🏼
Roger and family we send our deepest sympathies. Alta will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers for your family.
Rog, Jennifer, Brenda:
I will miss her–she was a big support of my mother, her sister, Pauline. They were best friends along with sister Mac and Elva.
Will remember our candy-making days. So hard to loose a mother! Prayers and thoughts with you all.
Brenda, Jennifer and family sending caring thoughts and heartfelt condolences as you go through this time of sadness.
Sending prayers. So sorry for your loss my friends.
ALTA MY DEAR FRIEND AND CLASSMATE. SHE WAS MY GIRL AND ALWAYS WILL BE. ROGER, BRENDA AND JENNIFER, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU.
We never met Alta, but we knew about her because Roger participated in the Wooster’s Alzheimer’s Support Group. We were touched by his kindness and his loving care as they walked through this awful journey. Our thoughts are with Roger and the family.
.Roger and family. Sorry for your loss. I worked at Edgewood school with Alta. She always had a smile on her face and had a positive attitude. She was a caring person and it showed.
Roger & family Our condolences to you and the rest of your family.You know Al is resting peacefully with no pain now. I pray that all of you will find a sense of peace & comfort knowing she is wrapped in The loving arms of our Lord. 🙏🏻 All the wonderful memories you have of your wife, mother and grandmother will live in your heart forever.
My condolences to Alta’s family. Alta was a life long and cherished friend of my Mom (Bonnie Greegor).