On the recordDecember 17, 2010
On the occasion of her retirement, I rise to honor a great citizen of Missouri and the City of St. Louis, Beverly Buchheit. Beverly is a shining example of what our Founders envisioned for America: an engaged and spirited citizen, active in the affairs of her Nation and her community. Beverly has been a valued member of my staff for over 5 years as a liaison to the City of St. Louis and specialist on senior issues. Beverly has dedicated her life to helping others, shown by her commitment to service to the public schools of the City of St. Louis as an educator, administrator, and community leader. She also served as an elected official, our Democratic committee woman, in the City of St. Louis for over 30 years. Beverly Buchheit is a woman of strong faith and family. She is a long-time member of the Messiah Lutheran Church of St. Louis. She and her late husband, Valentine "Wally" Buchheit, were married for almost 32 years and raised three children: Dennis Buchheit, Patricia Wood, and Donna Schaeffer. Beverly also deeply loves her seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Bev, as she is known, is a friend to many. She is loyal to her Nation and to her beloved St. Louis and to her friends and her family.
