Helen R. Buckenmeyer

Helen R. Buckenmeyer, age 88, lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Saturday evening, February 14, 2026 at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee. Helen was born September 15, 1937 in Swanton to Victor and Carrie (Smith) Buckenmeyer.

Helen was a 1955 graduate of Swanton High School, and was a lifelong member of St. Richard Catholic Parish. Helen worked 20 years as a Secretary and Bookkeeper for A&P, and retired from The William Vaughan Company after 30 years.

Helen is survived by her sister-in-law, Joanne Buckenmeyer; twenty-two nieces and nephews, and many great-great-nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Carrie Buckenmeyer; sisters, Betty O'Neill, Rita Cunningham and Ruth Hipp; brothers, Dale Buckenmeyer and Glen Buckenmeyer;  nephew, Jim Hipp and niece, Anne Marie Buckenmeyer.

Family and friends may visit Saturday, February 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Richard Catholic Church in Swanton, where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m., with Fr. Eric Culler presiding.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Richard Catholic Church, 333 Brookside Dr., Swanton, OH 43558 or the Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org/nwohio).