Buckwalter, Albert S. (1922-2004)

Newton Kansan obituary: 2004 May 14 p. 2

Birth date: 1922 Apr 19

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2004 May 24 p. 7

text of obituary:

Missionary, translator of Bible in Argentina dies

By Mennonite Mission Network

GOSHEN, Ind. — Albert S. Buckwalter, whose passion was translating the Bible into indigenous languages during 43 years of missionary service in Argentina, died May 12 at his home. He was 82.

Buckwalter, with his wife, Lois, served the indigenous people of the Argentine Chaco from 1950 to 1993 with Mennonite Board of Missions.

Working with indigenous associates, Buckwalter translated the New Testament and portions of the Old Testament into three Guaycurú languages — Toba, Pilagá, and Mocoví. He also compiled dictionaries in these languages. A few weeks before his death, he completed a Spanish-Guaycurú dictionary.