Ernest Charles Buhr

SCHUYLERVILLE — Ernest Charles Buhr, 85, a former resident of Schuylerville, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Home of the Good Shephard in Moreau. Born May 13, 1931 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Ernest H. and Caroline Kramer Buhr. Mr. Buhr was a US Marine Corps veteran and had served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Marine Corps League District 641 in Saratoga Springs, the VFW Post #358 in Ballston Spa, American Legion Post #91 in Mechanicville, Chosen Few North Eastern NYS Chapter in Scotia, the NY Telephone Pioneers, and the American Rifle Assoc. He retired from NYNEX where he had worked for many years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Buhr. Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Ransom; son, Richard Buhr; sister Shirley Brigges; five grandchildren and four 4 great grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home in Schuylerville, with Rev. Virginia Cornell, officiating. Burial with military honors followed at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorials can be made in his memory to the VFW Post #358, 68 E. North St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.