Arthur R. Buchanan
August 14, 1933 -
May 2, 2017
US Veteran
Arthur R. Buchanan, age 83 of Kenosha passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Froedert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Art was born in Nekoosa, WI on August 14, 1933 to the late Densmore and Myrtle (Bidwell) Buchanan. On November 20, 1954, he was united in marriage to Shirley Schilling.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Arthur owned and operated Community Roffler Stylists for many years until his recent retirement in 2016.
Arthur was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a member of Ken-Ws Club. Art was very active in the community with the Downtown Kenosha Rotary where he was a two time Paul Harris Fellow.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Anne (Steve) Putterman of Milwaukee; five grandsons, Ryan (Jamie) Schroeder, Blake Buchanan, Andrew Putterman, C.J. Putterman, and Matthew Putterman; and two great-grandsons, Christian and Chase Schroeder. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kent in 2013.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Art’s life will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:30 pm at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2100 75th Street, Kenosha. Interment will be held privately.
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Gary and Arlene NauDue to other commitments we will not be able to attend Art's service. Our thoughts and prayers are with Art and his family. Art was my barber for many years. I also considered him my friend. I will miss his stories and jokes. Rest in peace
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Don KozakSorry for the loss of Art. I have known him since 1979 as my barber and as a special friend. He was truly a generous person and will be sorely missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with all of his family. Rest in eternal peace my friend.
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Carolina Curi-BadoArt was a truly generous man. He always thought of us at the Anderson Arts Center and served in many ways for many years as a volunteer and Board Member. He would drop by from time to time and always contribute either advice, ideas or donations from his wonderful gift shop. When he left, we were left smiling and grateful for his visit. I am glad I knew him. He will surely be missed by our staff, volunteers and community.
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Dick and Carol JohnsonShirley and Anne, We are so sorry for your loss. Art was "one of a kind". A super gentleman, friend and barber who loved doing things for others. Art leaves a lot of great memories for all of us. May those memories help ease your sorrow as you mourn your loss. Will be with you on Sunday in thought and prayer as we are still in Florida. Art will be missed by many!! Dick and Carol
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Judie JohnsonTo Shirley and family: so sorry for your loss. Art was a great guy. Thoughts and prayers for you.
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Sheri DaunShirley and family, My deepest condolences. "Art the Barber" was a wonderful and kind man and I will miss him. My favorite memories are from the annual golfing tournament. We would pick out a patio set each year and I would buy lots of raffles tickets in hopes of winning, and never won. Sheri
