E. Joan Bucher, 77, of Akron, Indiana and formerly of Rock Lake passed at 11:30 am, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at her residence unexpectedly.

She was born on Sept. 18, 1940 in Fulton County, Indiana to Earl D. and June A. (Smith) Floor.

She married on Sept. 23, 1958 in the Disko United Methodist Church to James Lee Bucher Sr., he survives.

She worked at Controls in North Manchester and retired in 2005 after over 40 years with the company.

She attended Akron High School. Joan enjoyed camping especially at Jellystone in Pierceton, reading, bird watching, and spending time with her family. She was an Elvis fan and liked to travel with her husband on car trips.

She is survived by her husband, Jim; her daughters: Joy L. (Robert) McDonough, Rock Lake; Amy Bucher, Akron; sons: Jerry Bucher (fiancée Linda Carroll) Oswego; Jeff (Marilyn) Bucher, Akron; Jim Jr. (Mary) Bucher, North Manchester; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Sharon Floor, Akron; brothers: Larry (ann) Floor, Akron; Michael (Claudette) Floor, Westfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Deloris Thompson and Karen French.

A time of visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron; a funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Pastor Frank Whitaker will officiate.

Memorial Contributions to: Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc. 26345 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1263