Dr. Donald D. Buenger, D.O., age 90, of St.Charles, Missouri and formerly of Troy, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Barnes/Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He was born on October 1, 1932 in Fremont Township, rural Tripoli, Iowa to the late Otto Fredrick Conrad and Marie Dorthea Emma (Rosen) Buenger.

Donald's passion for medicine led him to attend the Osteopathic College in Kirksville where he met his beloved wife, Betty Ross.  In 1960, he proudly graduated as a Doctor of Osteopathy.  Donald began his medical practice in Carson City, Michigan and later relocated to Memphis, Missouri.  Alongside Betty, he raised their cherished family of four children: Debby, Dianne, Carol, and David.

In 1977, the Buenger family made their home in Troy, Missouri, where they became active members of Trinity Lutheran Church.  Donald found great joy in his pursuits of organ music and writing; but his greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was a pillar of love and support as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Donald's legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the patients he cared for, and the memories he created.  He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known him.

Surviving are his loving children:  Debby Logan of O'Fallon, MO, Dianne (David) Bell of Powhatan, VA, Carol (Jay) Sayers of St. Paul, David Buenger of St.Charles; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; his brother, Eugene (Margaret) Buenger; other relatives and friends.

Dr. Buenger was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Buenger in 2011; and his two siblings: Lorene Klemp and Lester Buenger.

Visitation scheduled from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636) 528-8244 .    Funeral service scheduled at 10 a.m. on Friday,June 30, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Troy.  Pastor David Stratmann to officiate.  Interment to follow in Troy City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Trinity Lutheran Church, c/o the funeral home.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com