Alice Jane Buehler, 84, of Barnhart, Missouri, died peacefully and into the arms of Jesus, with daughter Lisa Coombs by her side, on September 7, 2026. She had valiantly battled acute myeloid leukemia since February 2024.
Alice was known to her friends and family as ‘Jane’ for nearly her entire life, but transitioned to using her given name Alice when the medical personnel who cared for her called her by her given name. She liked the name Alice, and it gave her a newfound sense of strength as she began to battle her disease.
Alice was born May 21, 1942 at home in Grand Chain, IL, to her parents, the late Lewis R. Dunn and Grace C. (nee Roberts) Dunn. Her family moved to East St. Louis when she was a child, and later to Cahokia, IL, where she graduated from high school in 1960. She attended SIU-E from 1960-1964, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in secondary education. She received her Master’s degree, also from SIU-E, in the late 1970s. Alice was a high school business education teacher, where she taught the first 5 years of her career at Cahokia High School and the remaining 30 years at Lindbergh High School, where she was also the Business Department Chair for many years. Business education changed greatly over her 30 years of teaching, beginning with secretarial classes including shorthand and keyboarding (typing), and transitioning in later years to computer based word processing and spreadsheets. Alice loved teaching and learning, and did all she could to help her students. After a long and rewarding career, she happily retired in May 2000.
Alice’s closest family consisted of her husband of over 23 years, the late John H. ‘Jack’ Buehler, her mother Grace until her passing in 2016, daughter Lisa (nee Wuerz) Coombs and her husband Dave, and the three grandsons who were the apple of her eye – Daniel Coombs, Matthew Coombs and Adam Coombs. Alice spent her retirement traveling and enjoying his and her corvettes with Jack, going to car shows and traveling across the country, and traveling with Lisa after she was widowed. Memorable trips included a 2 week vacation to 3 Hawaiian islands for her 80th birthday with Lisa, Dave and all 3 of her grandsons, and many trips with Lisa. She especially liked the beaches of Marco Island, FL, and winter in the mountains in Breckenridge, CO. She also cared for her grandchildren when they were young, almost a second mom to them. Her grandsons loved her dearly and spent much time with her, even as teenagers and young adults. There wasn’t much she wouldn’t do for her grandsons. Not to be forgotten are the cats she adored. She was a fur momma to Stinky, Princess and Taffy in the early years of her marriage to Jack, and passed as fur momma to Bella, Sunshine and Midnight. Her cats loved her dearly.
Hobbies included coloring books, Sudoku, gardening and planting flowers, reading, and above all, shopping. She was a fashionista and loved clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories, and doing her nails. No event found her at anything but her Sunday best. She was also a big fan of the Muny Opera in St. Louis, where she held season tickets, both with Jack before his passing and after, for over 20 years. She loved taking family and friends to the Muny.
Alice is survived by the family she loved most – her daughter Lisa and husband Dave, and grandsons Daniel, Matthew and Adam, extended family and many dear friends.
Visitation and Services at Concord Church, 13775 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis MO 63128. Visitation 4 – 8 pm, Monday September 14 Funeral 9:30 a.m., Tuesday September 15, followed by interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A short viewing from 9 – 9:30 a.m. will precede the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mercy Hospice – St. Louis de Greeff Hospice House or Blood Cancer United – Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. By Kutis South County Chapel
My sincerest condolences to you and your family Lisa. May she rest in eternal peace.
I will miss Jane’s friendship of over 30 years more than words can express. I am comforted to know that she is at peace with Jack and her mother and that we will all be together again for eternity. ❤️🙏
Remembrances & sympathies from friend & colleague:
Lisa and family, although we lost touch with “Alice Jane” in recent years, I recall first meeting my new fellow teacher, Jane, when I was hired to teach Marketing, Management I-II and Business Law at LHS in 1965. She, from the start struck me as one very nice, classy lassie, and one you could not help but like, as a person and friend. No wonder we chose her to be our next department leader. We were then a fast-growing school district, one of the highest rated in the state, but it took a few years before Jane and I were asked to speak with the district board and convince them that LHS should add the cooperative education opportunity for senior students to the LHS business curriculum. I recall us meeting with our first coop. employer, Rich Bicket, then a regional manager of a major life insurance company. Rich became a friend who also gave of his time, as did many others, as a guest speaker on the realities of various aspects of their firms and industry’s challenges and opportunities. How fortunate we and our students were to know her and share a part of her very significant life.
My heartfelt condolences to Jane’s family and loved ones. I will always cherish the wonderful memories we shared through the Corvette Club and the good times along the way. Rest in peace, Jane. You will be missed. ❤️ Judy Turner
Lisa and family , I’m so sorry for your loss of Alice she was truly a amazing lady .She will be missed and remembered by many . You have earned your heavenly wings and now a beautiful Angel 😇. RIP 🙏 thoughts and prayers for the family 🙏
Worked with Jane who appreciated how language was very important to business. She appreciated what we tried to do in the English dept. It’s always great when all the high school depts. could work together. Jane realized that.
God’s Speed, Jane Conway
Jane,
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I reflect upon the passing of Jane Buehler. For over three decades, Jane, alongside her beloved husband Jack, was an extraordinary and cherished presence in our lives and within the heart of the Corvette community.
Jane was far more than just a special person; she was a beacon of warmth, unwavering dedication, and infectious enthusiasm. Her vibrant spirit and genuine passion enriched every gathering, initiative, and conversation she was a part of. She truly stood as a pillar of our Corvette family, known for her insightful contributions, her welcoming nature, and her deep-seated love for the marque. Her commitment to fostering camaraderie and sharing knowledge left an indelible mark on so many of us.
Bill Prewitt
To Jane’s Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. She will be greatly missed by the several different communities of friends.
Jane and I go back to our years at Lindbergh High School. She was gentle, sweet, and liked to laugh. We both enjoyed teaching at Lindbergh as it was a great place to work. Jane was an excellent, dedicated teacher in the Business Ed. Department and her students loved her. She will be missed by many. My heartfelt condolences to her family and may her soul rest in the Lord eternally.