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Buhler, John Dale, 52, of New Port Richey, passed away on September 29, 2018. John was born on July 31, 1966 in New Port Richey, Florida. He is the son of John Lewis Buhler (Jack) and Carol Ann Buhler. Dale proudly served our Country in the United States Navy during the Gulf War. He served from 1987 until 1994, aboard the USS Elliot and the USS Vincennes. Dale would later go on to work for the TwinStar company. In his spare time, Dale enjoyed cooking and working with his hands. He especially liked wood working and assembling military planes and ships.

John is preceded in death by his father, John Buhler (Jack); his paternal grandparents, John and Marion Buhler; and his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Anita Taylor.

John is survived by his siblings, Michael (Teresa) Buhler Sr., and Cindy (Bill) Buhler; nephews, Michael (Kayla) Buhler, Mark (Kaci) Buhler, Matthew (Heather) Buhler, Julio Vargas and Jacen Fantozzi; niece, Ashley Fantozzi; great-nephews, Aiden and Easton; and great-niece, Emily. John leaves behind his family and friends that he loved so dearly. He was loved and will be missed.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday at Michels-Lundquist Funeral Home, 5228 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey from 9-10 am with a service to follow. John willl be laid to rest following the service at 1pm at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to K9 Partners for Patriots by clicking the donate tab below.

Service

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
10:00 AM

Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home - Directions
5228 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-845-1957

Burial

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
1:00 PM

Florida National Cemetery - Directions
6502 SW 102nd Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-7740

Visitation

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home - Directions
5228 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-845-1957

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October 06, 2018

Patty Chamblee says:

Dale...was the best friend anyone could have..was my best friend..was always there for friends and family..Such a strong will person..went thru alot of health things..but it didn'tldidn'tlet it bring him down....I'm truly going to miss my buddy so much..we harassed each other..and we had fun doing so..worked side by side for years..going to be hard.. He always helped who he could.. ..loved his family.. I know this goes from one thing to another..an if he was to read this he'd correct me about it..so many things I can say. Not a mean bone in his body either..yes he'd get mad n hold a grudge..but always got even...lol ......love ya Dale..RIP.. No more pain..I'll never forget ya..to many memories.. Such a great man and friend..
October 06, 2018

Sharon Purviance says:

Dale and my brother Danny were best friends from grade school through high school. He was a good and solid man and when my brother went through his issues Dale always kept me posted on his whereabouts and how he was. We lost Danny 4 years ago, I hope they have a wonderful reunion in heaven, best buddies eternally. My heartfelt condolences to all of the family.
October 09, 2018

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October 13, 2018

Chari Winterflood says:

Dale, my friend, my coworker, my crossword puzzle buddy, I always filled in the words you couldn't and now, I am totally without words to say. I love you my dear friend, and will miss you with all of my heart. Dale was a kind man, had a heart of gold, and would always be there for you if you needed him. He had to overcome a lot of health issues and never acted like (feel sorry for me), he was a great human being. I will miss him and can only hope he is now without pain and in a better place. Dale, you never said goodbye, so see ya later kiddo.
October 13, 2018

Kathleen Earle Harsch says:

Dale I have too many memories to post, but you were my favorite childhood playmate. You always called me Little Kathie even though i am a year older than you. I remember building forts under the pool table, learning to Swim in your parents’ pool, racing cars down the wooden hllway at the house on Central, going trick or treating with you and Mike. Playing with all the boys toys in your room since all I had was dolls and stuffed animals and dishes. Racing our bikes and plying kickball, going to church and learning football from Uncle Jack. You always were laughing and teasing me, but never in a cruel way. You looked out for me in high school, making sure no one hurt me and always making me laugh. I’ll miss you!