Arnold Buenker passed away peacefully the evening of November 17. As most of you know, he was a great man who immigrated to the USA from Germany and lived the American Dream. He met is future wife, married in 1959 and they enjoyed 61 fantastic years together. Their life together was filled with joy, laughter and great memories.
Father and friend to his three children, Ken, Carol and Barbara, he was always the epitome of a gentleman and lived a positive, non-judgmental life. His grandchildren,
Emily Carlson Ken Buenker, Steven Carlson, Rebecca Ally, and Lauren Ally were the highlights of his life and every interaction with them brought him immeasurable joy.
Lisa Schmitt Buenker, Syd Ally and Don Brown were partners for his children and contributed greatly to many memorable and special times in his life.
His influence on friends and family will last for a long time and his impact on his family will be eternal. He rose from humble beginnings to running a company as president and majority owner, all while living a life centered on his family and faith.
84 years young, always positive and forever smiling. You will live on forever in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mental Health Association of Rochester (Donate | Mental Health Association of Rochester, NY
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May God be with you, Arnold.
Always the Gentleman, a real force in the American sweater and knit business, Along with Gerhard Kuehnert supplied all the great traditional menswear haberdasheries in the US. A great support to a young man starting out in the sweater business. Lord Bless you, Arnold.