David H. Bucher

David H. Bucher passed away at Givens Estates retirement community in Asheville, NC on July 9, 2023 at the age of 89. He was the son of the late Christian G. and Violette Hoffer Bucher of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Dave grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hershey High School and Hershey Junior College in PA. He went on to earn both BS and MS degrees in Engineering from Penn State University and was a licensed professional engineer.

Dave was employed for 37 years as a research and development engineer with Deere and Co. As lead engineer, he was responsible for the development of tractor rollover protective frames that established the safety standard for the industry. He was a long time member of Sigma Xi, scientific honor society, as well as many other professional engineering organizations. In 1993, Dave was honored as the Outstanding Engineering Alumnus of the Year by the Department of Agricultural Engineering at Penn State.

After retiring to Flat Rock, NC, Dave served on the Flat Rock Village Council for ten years and played a primary role in the development of the Park at Flat Rock.

Dave is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty, and son David and spouse Bill Cooper; son Michael and wife Peggy; and daughter Kirsten Szendrey and husband Frank. Also surviving are grandchildren Kate and Christopher Bucher and Rachel, Emily, and Francis Szendrey. His sister-in-law Bonnie Rhoads also survives as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express our sincere and deep appreciation for the compassionate care provided to Dave by the Four Seasons Hospice team.

No service is planned and a celebration of Dave's life will be held at a later time.

Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family and a guest register is available online at grocefuneralhome.com.