James Leo Buhman, age 76, of Olathe, Kansas passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.

Jim was born on December 5, 1947 to Melvin and Hilda (Kamen) Buhman in Pawnee City, Nebraska. Jim spent his childhood living on the family farm in Steinauer, Nebraska bailing hay, mowing, milking cows and working in the fields. He graduated from Steinauer High School in 1965.

Jim enlisted in the Army at the age of eighteen and spent two years stationed in Germany in postal operations. Jim often proudly reminisced about his time in Germany. He drove a VW Bug around the countryside experiencing German culture and his ancestry.

On June 26, 1976, he was united in marriage to Marilyn (Wagner) Buhman at St. Anthony- Catholic Church in Steinauer, Nebraska. Jim and Marilyn had three children: Melissa Ann(1980), Brian Michael(1982), and Jessica Sue(1985).

Jim spent forty eight years working for Firestone. He started out mounting tires at the store in Lincoln and worked his way up to District Sales Manager in the Agricultural Division covering the heartland of the U.S. Jim retired June 30, 2013.

Jim always made friends everywhere he went. He knew no stranger. He loved sports, especially Nebraska football, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and any sport his grandkids were playing. He was his kids and grandkids biggest fan, rarely missing a game. Nothing made Jim more proud than his grandkids: Tanner, Landon, Will, Brooke and Luke. Since retirement, he loved tinkering in his woodshed, often making new shelves, tables and anything Marilyn or his kids and grandkids might like. He loved his cabin in Iowa on the bank of the Missouri River where he could relax and sit by the fire.

Jim is survived by his wife, Marilyn, their children, Melissa (Travis) Hollenbeck of Lenexa, KS, Brian (Britney) Buhman of Lawrence, KS, Jessica (JP) West of Colorado Springs, CO; grandkids Tanner, Landon and Will Hollenbeck of Lenexa, KS, Brooke and Luke West of Colorado Springs, CO; sister Marie Schmit of Steinauer, NE, brothers Charles (Barb) Buhman of Harlan, IA, Gene Buhman of York, NE, sister Janice (Brady) Brostrom of Lincoln, NE; numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Allison Grace West, and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Mass of Christian Burial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Steinauer, Nebraska with Father Michael Christensen and Father Jay Buhman officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2024 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials may go to the family's choice. Interment will be in the St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, rural Steinauer, Nebraska.

Military Honors provided by Nebraska Army National Guard Honor Guard, American Legion Post #168, Pawnee City and VFW Dalton McHugh Post # 5289, Pawnee City.

Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com. Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska.