DBUECHLER passes on to fish the rivers above

[Alderman5]

A great friend and Fishing buddy passed on this past Monday.

Dave Buechler of Battleground Wa. 57 Was considered an American Legend by Truckin magazine. Life on the road and fishin when he was home. I cant imagine the beautiful sights he witnessed while travelling the country from dawns till the setting sun. I met dave Last fall here on Ifish as I was looking for someone to spend some free days on the rivers and help teach me the ways of the westerners. He welcomed me into his home so we could get to know each other and introduced me to his lovely wife Deb. We became very good friends and after only spending one day on the boat with him I felt like i had known him forever.

Dave was always warm hearted and would offer anyone the shirt off of his back if times called for it. Always had a positive outlook on all aspects of life and helped me get through some tough times myself. Dave and Deb have no children and I quickly felt like i could be one of their own. I wish i had more time to return the knowledge and show him so many things that he had not yet experienced as a fisherman as he was a rookie himself.

All I can say to you dave is FISH ON! well get em for ya. Love you man, Were all gonna miss you, And well never forget your smiling face.

If anyone would like to send their prayers:

Mrs. David Buechler
P.O. Box 766
Battleground, WA. 98604

Here are a few pics that I have.

[ChrisCurtis]

sorry for your loss Alderman, and his poor wife too. it's amazing how quickly you can become very close to certain people, even crusty fishermen you meet on the internet.

[Wreckless]

Sorry for your loss.

That first picture is GREAT!!

I hear the fishin' up there is better anyhow!

[Splash]

Sad news indeed. That second pic is a good one. Dave was a great guy and will be missed.

Thanks for sharing Alderman. I was just thinking of him the other day and now wish I would have picked up the phone and called.

[CATCH AND EAT]

Just way to young. Prayers sent.

[Maddie'sDaddy]

Once in a while Truck drivers get a bad rap, but after working for many of them for years they are some of the nicest guys you will meet, Very sorry for your loss




MD

[northriver1]

Sounds like in a very short order you two became very good friends. Treasure your frienship as true friends are hard to come by. Prayers will be said for you and the family.

RIP

[RogueFishr]

RIP Dave.

RF

[Gizmo Man]

Spoke to Dave last year about kok fishing at Merwin. We did not hook up but now I am sorry that we did not.

Sounds like a great guy.

RIP Dave and fish on....

Giz...

[Norski]

Keep it straight and ROLL ON DAVE.

Sending our prayers.

[STGRule]

Rest in Peace, Dave.

[Loner]

Dave was a cool guy, generous as anyone that I have ever met. I am going to miss seeing him on the water.