William Robert Buikema Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 22, 2023, at the age of 95, William Robert Buikema (Orland Park, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Robert Buikema to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Buikema and Angeline Buikema (Slater); his brothers, Robert, Jr. and Ronald; his sister-in-law Elizabeth (Myers); and his daughter-in-law Debra (Hanenburg).
He is survived by: his wife Gertrude (Werkman); his sisters, Gertrude and Laverne; his sister-in-law Ruth (Van Drunen); and his nieces and nephews, William, Jr. (Jean Hoffman), Janice (Joseph Ehrlich), Robert (Danette Bergsma), Mary (Thomas Beltman) and Timothy (Irene Feyer). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian School Foundation, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463.
