John R. Buchtel

Biography

John R. Buchtel embodied the industrious spirit of 19th-century Ohio, building businesses and investing in the prosperity of his region while nurturing a philanthropic heart that sought to provide opportunities for others to flourish.

He was a key benefactor in creating Buchtel College near Akron, eager to make higher education accessible, and Glendale Cemetery now keeps his resting place among fellow contributors to the public good.