Beatrice L. "Bebe" Buchsieb

Beatrice L. “Bebe” Buchsieb Beatrice L. “Bebe” Buchsieb was born January 10, 1932 to Jay R. and Grace (Earnhart) Lawyer in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away on December 26, 2015 at The Beckett House in New Concord, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones. “Bebe”, as she was known to all who knew and loved her, graduated from Central High School and then The Ohio State University School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree. Bebe began her nursing career as Head Nurse of the Maternity Floor at The Ohio State University Hospitals. Bebe married Richard H. (“Dick”) Buchsieb on January 15, 1955. They traveled together to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where Bebe worked as an RN with the Kiowa Indian Hospital. She and Richard then moved to the Washington, DC area, where their first child, Carol, was born in nearby La Plata, Maryland. After returning to Columbus and then moving to Cambridge, Ohio, Bebe devoted her time to raising her family and volunteering with community activities. Bebe joined the local American Association of University Women and was honored as “Woman of the Year” by the chapter. She served the local American Red Cross by assisting with the Learn to Swim Program and the Blood Mobile drives. Bebe was the leader of the “Busy Fingers” 4-H club and served as the Camp Nurse at 4-H Camp Piedmont for several years. She helped found the Campfire Girls chapter in Guernsey County and served on the board for many years, and also served on the board of the Cambridge Concert Association, as well as being an active participant with the Washington Elementary School PTA. Bebe was elected to and served on the Cambridge City School Board for sixteen years and served as President for several terms, and as the representative to the Mid-East Career Center. She was also a tremendous supporter of the Cambridge High School Band Boosters. Bebe was a member of the First United Methodist Church, its Co-Wed Sunday School class, and the Chancel Choir for over 50 years. She helped to start up and ran the Check-in-Charlie program at the church, and delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels program for many years. Bebe returned to nursing in 1981 and worked for Bethesda Hospital (now Genesis) until retirement. She was also a member of the Grow & Show Garden Club and the Guernsey County OSU Alumni Club, as well as an honorary member of the Cambridge Kiwanis Club. In 2011, Bebe and Dick were honored at the Governor’s Mansion by the Ohio Department of Aging for their years of volunteer service to the community. Bebe is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard, and their four children: Carol (Bill) Padden of Cambridge, Ohio; Sara (Michael) Petievich of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; Richard H. (Erin) Buchsieb, Jr. of Columbus, Ohio; and Laura Rumberg of Poland, Ohio; along with their five grandchildren: Emma Rumberg, Zoe Petievich, Anna Rumberg, George Rumberg, and Willem Buchsieb. Bebe is also survived by her sister, Jane Robinson of Sylvis, Illinois and her nephew Jay Robinson, as well as her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Walter C. and Betty Buchsieb of Columbus, Ohio and their children Chuck (Patricia) Buchsieb and Christine (Henri-Jean) Bardon. The family would like to acknowledge their love and appreciation to the staff at The Beckett House, Foster Bridge, and Interim Health Care. Memorial contributions may be made in Bebe’s name to the Guernsey County OSU Alumni Club Scholarship Fund (c/o 65300 Larrick Ridge Road, Cambridge, OH 43725), the First United Methodist Church (641 Steubenville Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725), or to the charitable organization of choice. Calling hours will be at the Bundy-Law Funeral Home (120 North 11th Street) on Tuesday, December 29th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the funeral service to be held on Wednesday, December 30th at the First United Methodist Church (641 Steubenville Avenue) beginning 11:00 a.m., music to start at 10:15 a.m.

Beatrice L. "Bebe" Buchsieb

January 10, 1932 - December 26, 2015