John David Buhl, Sr.

John David Buhl, formerly of Vienna, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his residence in Ashburn, Va. He was born on October 4, 1933 to Mary (Garber) and Walter Buhl in New Market, Virginia. The family including his four siblings, Betty, Bill, Barb and Juanita (Pug) moved to Vienna in 1942.

John attended Vienna Elementary and Fairfax High School, graduating in 1951. He served in the US Army for 2 years during the Korean War. John and his brother Bill founded Buhl Electric in 1959. His greatest joy in life was the 50 years he spent with family and friends at Stump Farm in Moorefield, West Virginia. John loved giving tours and sharing the history of the farm that he so lovingly restored.

John is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Beverly Buhl, his daughter, Debbie (Tom) Bacigalupo, his son, John (Autumn) Buhl, Jr., his stepsons, Todd Meneely (Suzie Maguire) and Keith Meneely. He also is survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

John was a great businessman, master electrician, farmer, gardener, entrepreneur, historian, hunter, athlete, blacksmith, carpenter and had too many other hobbies to list. He would want everyone to know that he was the Greatest Setback Player of all time. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A Memorial Services was held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 21^st at The Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna, Va.

A Celebration of John’s life will also be held In January 2024 at Stump Farm near Moorefield with the final date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CMTA, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, Cm tausa.org, P O Box 105, Glenolden, PA. 19036.