18.08.2005

Bob Buehler R.I.P

Bob Buehler, a veteran of Snorkel International and a well known character in the aerial lift industry, passed away on Tuesday morning August 16th..
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The late Bob Buehler of Snorkel

The following tribute was written by Bob’s colleagues at Snorkel, as a tribute to him, he will be missed and remembered by all of those who knew him, throughout the aerial lift industry.

“It is with much sadness that we mark the passing of a coworker and friend, Bob Buehler. Beginning his career at Snorkel in the early 1970s, delivering fire trucks throughout the world, Bob developed a true love for the aerial industry. Following the introduction of the first 42-foot boom lift in 1977, Bob quickly volunteered for sales and demonstration — where the real action was.

One of Bob’s favorite sayings was, “I bleed Snorkel orange — always have and always will.” One of our favorite comments regarding Bob was, “Bob is Bob, and he’s doing it Bob’s WAY.”

He truly loved the industry as a whole and the friends he made everywhere. Bob spent practically his entire career with Snorkel, including his help in restarting the company in 2003. He also had a brief interlude at Grove Worldwide.

Bob was passionate about everything he did at Snorkel — whether it be working with dealers, setting up trade shows, or demonstrating units. Of course, he also loved fishing on his beloved Missouri River.

During the early years, Bob brought his infant daughter to work, placing her in a blanket-lined filing cabinet and working the phones. In recent months, he enjoyed reminiscing about the “good old days” at Snorkel and catching up with his many friends all over the world. Bob crossed paths with so many in the AWP industry that few are not familiar with “Buehler” and his good-natured, helpful ways.

He will be missed by family, friends, dealers, and coworkers. There’s no doubt his contributions to Snorkel will be with us for many years to come.


A visitation and rosary will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m.today Thursday, August 18, at the Meierhoffer Funeral Home on 5005 Frederick Blvd. in St. Joseph. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 19, at 2 p.m. at the St. James Catholic Church, 5814 King Hill Ave in St. Joseph. Memorials should be directed to the St. James Catholic School, located, 5815 Pryor, St. Joseph, Mo., 64504.USA.
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