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Larry George Buchheit

January 12th, 1947 - January 27th, 2025

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Larry George Buchheit of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina passed away on January 27, 2025. He was 78 years old.

Larry was born on January 12, 1947 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to parents Adam and Charlotte Katherine (Coughenour). He married Nadine (Kalp) in 1968 in Oakland, Maryland.

Larry graduated from West Virginia University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He began his career at W. P. Dickerson and Son, a pioneer in the use of prestressed concrete. Later, as chief engineer at Brayman Construction, he oversaw the construction of the Kanawha River Bridge, which has the longest concrete box girder span in the United States. At the time of his death, he worked as a technical consultant at Michael Baker International and was pursuing a Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering at Auburn University.

As an amateur radio operator (call sign K3LWM) in the 1970s and 80s, he contacted fellow operators from all over the world, including from behind the Iron Curtain. He loved all dogs, but was especially fond of chocolate Labrador Retrievers, and was an avid fan of college sports.

Larry is survived by Nadine, his beloved wife of 56 years; his brother John Adam Buchheit of Orlando, Florida; his daughter Rebecca Bari (Clayton) and her husband Douglas of Durham, North Carolina; and, his daughter Beth Anne (Peterson) and her husband John of North Easton, Massachusetts.

A public visitation will be held at The Island Funeral Home (4 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head Island) between 11 AM and 1 PM on Monday, February 3, followed by a graveside service at 2 PM at Six Oaks Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina (https://www.etvendowment.org/).

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Welcome to our gracious funeral home, where our dedicated staff provides exceptional care with meticulous attention to detail. Founded in 1981 by Allen and Nancy Richardson, we have grown to become Hilton Head's trusted choice for end-of-life care. With the addition of an on-site crematory in 1983, we are uniquely positioned as the only cremation provider on Hilton Head Island where your loved one remains in our care throughout the entire process. Our recently renovated facility offers serene spaces for reflection, private viewings, and life celebrations that honor your loved one's unique story....

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