Ralph Anton Buchner, age 78, of Yorkville, IL, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Seasons Hospice Inpatient Center in Naperville, IL. He was born December 20, 1936 in Aurora, IL the son of Michael Anton and Katherine nee Mathefs Buchner. Prior to his retirement, Ralph was employed as a mechanical engineer for Western Electric Company in Montgomery, IL. He also worked for Avtec in Oswego, IL and Jade Dental in Geneva, IL. He was a member of Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville, IL. Ralph enjoyed playing trumpet in the American Legion Band and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Ralph is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joanne Scholz Buchner of Yorkville, IL, children Brad (Maria) Buchner of Mundelein, IL, Cymber Jones Beardsley of Yorkville, IL, grandchildren Anton and Connor Jones both of Yorkville, IL, sisters Dorothy Straits of Yorkville, IL, Ann Straits of Aurora, IL, Louise Dreyer of Appleton, WI, Irene (Marty) Fredrick of Wheeling, IL, Roberta (John) Quanlin of Aurora, IL, Susan (Ken) Sharp of Aurora, IL, brothers John Buchner of Aurora, IL, Carl (Jackie) Buchner of Aurora, IL, sisters-in-law Carole Buchner of Aurora, IL and Teddy Buchner of Aurora, IL, Lisa (Brent) Meyer of Maple Park, IL, Stephenie Cleary of Oswego, IL and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Charlene Sibe, Frances Butler and brothers Glenn and Robert Buchner. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Rt. 47, Yorkville, IL. Burial will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Aurora, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seasons Hospice Inpatient Center, 2195 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563. For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com