Grove City, Pa. - Edwin Willard Buchert, 90, of Grove City, passed peacefully in Grove Manor on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Ed was born in Watertown, Wis., on May 19, 1935, to Irwin L. and Helen Frances (Foelker) Buchert.

He graduated from Watertown High School in 1953 and University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, in 1958. Ed earned his MA and Ph.D., both from the University of Kansas, in 1962 and 1979.

While furthering his education, he taught for six years at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, where he would meet his future wife. Later he was a teaching assistant at the University of Kansas while working on his Ph.D.

In 1972, both Ed and his wife, Beverly J. Barton, whom he married on Aug. 13, 1966, relocated to Grove City, and both began lengthy careers in education in the Slippery Rock area.

Ed taught mathematics at Slippery Rock Area Middle School from 1973 to 1989. At that time, he became an associate professor in the Mathematics/Education Department at Slippery Rock University, remaining there until he and his wife both retired in 2002.

Ed was a member of the United Church of Christ. He was often a guest pianist and organist at The North Liberty Presbyterian Church, which he dearly loved and was always happy to do for the congregation.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly J. at home; a brother, Charles H. (Mary) Buchert, Boulder Junction, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Nancy Buchert, Beloit, Wis.; and eight nieces and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joan Wilke; and a brother, Kay Buchert.

Memorial donations to: Grove City Area Pet Rescue, Box 292, Grove City, PA 16127 or any charitable organization that benefits the well-being on animals or wildlife.

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Edwin Willard, 90, Grove City.

Private family services with burial at North Liberty Cemetery.

Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.