Donald Eugene "Buzz" Buzzard

Donald Eugene “Buzz” Buzzard, 93, of San Antonio, passed away at 7:45 am Monday, November 11, 2024 at Oak Mist Assisted Living, San Antonio, Texas. Donald was born on December 24, 1930 in Huntington, IN, the son of Marion Arthur Buzzard and Helen Berniece (Shoemaker) Buzzard. He graduated from Huntington High School with the Class of 1949 and married Lois Lorene Smith on March 24, 1951 in Huntington, IN. She passed away on January 8, 2011. He then married Bonnie Krueger on August 6, 2013. Donald earned his bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 1953 and earned his master's degree from Indiana University in 1956. He was a member of the Roanoke P.T.A where he served as President, the Roanoke Lions Club, the Optimist Club, the Jaycees, and was President of the Indiana Industrial Arts Association and was awarded Teacher of the Year. Don’s Indian name was Lum-Kik-Cum-Wah, meaning Storm Out of the North. He became Meshingomesia Band Chief of the Miami tribe. He was director of the 1963-64 Pow Wow of North American Indians in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was honored to serve as a drummer for his tribe. He attended the Church of God in Huntington, Indiana, Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, TX, and Chapel services at The Franklin Park Sonterra Independent Living in San Antonio, TX. Survivors include his Wife, Bonnie Krueger of San Antonio, TX; Daughter, Donis Lorene (Daren) Laine of San Antonio, TX; Daughter-in law, Debbie Clark Buzzard of Rio Rancho, NM; Grandchildren, Erin Alyssa (Steve) Carrasco, Michael Ryan Buzzard, Donen Rhnea (Matthew) Kemnitz, Kyle Andrew Buzzard, and Denae Lorene (Philip) Weynand; 13 Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and close friends. He is preceded in death by his Father, Marion Arthur Buzzard; Mother, Helen Berniece (Shoemaker) Buzzard; Brother, Marion Edward Buzzard; Sister, Jo Ann (Gene) Buzzard Tumbleson; Wife, Lois Lorene (Smith) Buzzard; and Son, Ryan Eugene Buzzard. There will be two Ceremonies of Life: The Franklin Park Sonterra, 18323 Sonterra Pl, San Antonio, TX 78258 on November 20, 2024 at 1:30 pm (additional parking at the Sonterra Building across the street) with Pastor Boots Levine officiating. Bailey- Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Saturday, December 7, 2024, Visitation from 1:00 pm - 2:00 with Service at 2:00 pm with Donen Kemnitz officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Roanoke, IN. Dinner following the burial to be announced. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Donald to: The Sanctuary of Hope, PO Box 1400 San Antonio, TX 78295 sohcares.org Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com.

Donald Eugene "Buzz" Buzzard

December 24, 1930 - November 11, 2024