Harriet Puchbauer

Harriet Joann Puchbauer, 85, of Jackson passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the Villas of Jackson.

She was born May 9, 1938, in Jackson to Harry and June McDowell.

Harriet was a 1956 graduate of Jackson High School. She and Bobby G. "Bob" Puchbauer were married June 29, 1956, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson.

She worked as a bookkeeper for Dr. Joe Jaeger, the Fruitland Livestock Auction Barn, McDowell Service Station and Fruitland Dressed Meats.

She and Bob attended the Cape County Cowboy Church near Oak Ridge.

Harriet grew beautiful red geraniums and liked decorating and crafting. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and talking to her friends.

Loving survivors include her husband of 67 years, Bob Puchbauer of Jackson; four children, Rob (Linda) Puchbauer of Jackson;, Becky (Ed) Sewing of St. Louis, Robin (Rick) Brugger of Jackson and Nancy Thompson of Jackson; grandchildren, Kelli (David) Shuffit, Tyler (Stacy) Puchbauer, Chris (Lacey) Sewing, Kara (Eddie) Wilson, Kyle Brugger, Jamie (T.J.) Findeiss, Kaleigh Greer (Logan Hennecke) and Elisha Thompson; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Riley Puchbauer, Joel Brugger, Nora Findeiss, Emery and Louis Wilson, Flynn Sewing, Austen Greer, Leighton Hennecke and Makenzie Shuffit; and siblings, Karen Sander, Susan LaPierre and Mac, Richard, Tom and Tim McDowell.

Harriet was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 26, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral will be at noon Monday, Feb. 26, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jim Matthews officiating, assisted by Dr. Rodney Pensel.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests St. John's UCC Cemetery or Cape County Cowboy Church Benevolent Fund.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Harriet's obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.