of Harrison, AR

June 20, 1941 - November 23, 2023

William Sheldon Buhr, age 82, aka Honey, Daddy, Uncle Bill, Mr. Bill, Pops, and Papa, went home to our Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born on June 20, 1941, the 3rd child of Henry and Maxine (Peyton) Buhr in Gary, Indiana. He grew up in Merrillville, Indiana, and graduated from high school there in 1959.

Bill's unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was evident to all he met. He greeted everyone as a friend and cared deeply for all God's people. He enjoyed life to the fullest following his children and grandchildren to all their different events and cheering them on.

Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rosie, of the home; his children, Patti (Rick) Straub of Berryville, Will (Suzanne) Buhr of Harrison and Veronica (Danny) Colliver of Harrison; his sister, Bonnie Gibson of Portage, Indiana; his grandchildren, Charles Straub, Christopher Buhr, Joshua and Amanda Straub, Angela and Drew Gillham, John and Bingo Colliver, Cole and Mary Armer, Zane Buhr, Cody Buhr and Elijah Buhr and his great-grandchildren, Starla, Jasmine, Fischer, Kennedy and Teddy Straub, Jackson and Mason Gillham, Bennett Armer and a host of other family and friends who will miss his warm smile and generous hugs.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife's parents, Albert and Mary Balas; his brothers, Byron and Ben; his sister, Barbara and his niece, Shelly.


Pallbearers were Charles Straub, Christopher Buhr, Joshua Straub, Drew Gillham, John Colliver, Zane Buhr, Cody Buhr, Elijah Buhr and Cole Armer.

Honorary pallbearers were Fischer and Teddy Straub, Jackson and Mason Gillham, Bennett Armer, and Bryce Flower.

Friends were received on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the First Lutheran Church, 515 S. Locust, Harrison, AR.

The Memorial Service immediately followed, with Pastor Bob Herring officiating.


In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be sent to First Lutheran Church for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com