Rev. Ronald J. Buchmiller

Deceased: 2023-08-16

Diocese: SAN DIEGO

Seminary Graduation Year: 1970

ICTE Spring: 2001,2011

Reverend Ronald Joseph Buchmiller, age 78, of San Diego, California passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Ronald was born in Tacoma, Washington.

Father Buchmiller served as an associate pastor in a succession of parishes, including St. Martin of Tours in La Mesa (1970-1973), St. Vincent de Paul in San Diego (1973), St. Francis de Sales in Riverside (1973-1976), St. Charles Borromeo in San Diego (1976-1978) and St. Rose of Lima in Chula Vista (1978-1979).

For 22 years, from 1979 to 2002, he served as a U.S. Navy chaplain, based in San Diego.

He was pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Lakeside for 18 years until his retirement on July 1, 2021.

Fr. Ronald is survived by his sister Ninelle Brunelle (James) of Longview, Washington and his sister Rose Marie Benson (Robert) of San Diego, California. Fr. Ronald was preceded in death by his brother James Buchmiller and his brother John Buchmiller.

A visitation for Fr. Ronald will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Recitation of the Rosary at 6pm both at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 13208 Lakeshore Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 13208 Lakeshore Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elcajonmortuary.com for the Buchmiller family.