Alex Spencer Buddenbohn

Alex Spencer Buddenbohn, age 34, of Hockessin, DE passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Alex lived in Hockessin his entire life attending local schools including Sanford School, HB duPont Middle School, and Charter School of Wilmington. He graduated in 2009. In youth, Alex was a member of the Hockessin Soccer Club, and he also played soccer in high school. He was known for his boldness and speed. As a member of the Boy Scouts of America he earned his Arrow of Light with Pack 959 at Grace Lutheran Church and advanced to First Class Scout with Troop 803 at St Mary’s Catholic Church.

Information technology (IT) networking, security, programming, and cloud computing fascinated Alex. He earned a degree of Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology & Networking, Summa Cum Laude Phi Theta Kappa and was awarded Outstanding Graduate Award in IT from Delaware Technical Community College in 2022. Alex continued his education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Cloud Computing and was inducted into The National Society of Leadership and Success from Western Governors University in 2025. In both settings, he excelled academically. He recently worked in the IT ﬁeld.

Alex was a talented artist and often drew pictures for family members. He designed the logo for one of his soccer teams.

Recently he used a 3 D printer to make ﬁgures for a chess set. Alex played the piano, guitar, trumpet, and euphonium. Alex was always a loving caretaker of his pets since he was young. His cats, Todd and Misty, will miss him dearly.

Survivors include his parents, Ken and Jane Buddenbohn of Hockessin, DE, his brother Adam Buddenbohn (Ashleigh) and nephews / niece, Alaric, Amalyn, and Axel Buddenbohn of Chattanooga, TN, and his grandmother Virginia Clendaniel of Lincoln, DE. We will miss this gentle, kind, and sensitive young man.

In lieu of ﬂowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Brandywine Valley SPCA at Churchman’s Rd in New Castle, DE:

Brandywine Valley SPCA | DE – Copeland Center for Animal Welfare

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Funeral Services

Friends may call on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10 AM at Chandler Funeral Home and Crematory, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. Celebration of Life Service to follow directly at 11 AM. Private interment at a later date.

Condolences

Barry F Williams writes,

I am so sorry! I pray for peace with understanding for all who knew and loved Alex. May he rest in the loving arms of our Lord.

01/03/2026 01:32 pm

Samantha Budynkiewicz O'Loughlin writes,

I sat next to Alex every morning in homeroom. He was always kind to me. Made me laugh. We used to joke about axe body spray and drink our coffee together. He was such a good guy. Such a sad loss.

01/03/2026 09:06 pm

Gary Oakes lit a candle and writes,

Are hearts and prayers to all of Alex family

01/03/2026 09:26 pm

Mike Staman writes,

Ken and Jane, so sorry to see this. Condolences to family.

01/04/2026 09:22 am

Tom Greene writes,

To my friends, Ken, Jane, and Adam, May the light of this Christmas season help you to overcome the darkness. God be with you and Alex. Tom Greene

01/04/2026 11:45 am

Thomas A Bowers writes,

I spent many years with Alex as one of his Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders: as well as one of his soccer coaches in Recreation and Travel soccer with the Hockessin Phoenix. I also had the opportunity to hike on the Appalachian Trail with Alex in Maryland and Pennsylvania. I treasure those memories and good times. As I look back on those years, I remember a young boy with an eagerness to learn, and who was also a fierce competitor on the soccer field. My heart pours out to the Buddenbohn family in the loss of Alex passing. May God bring peace and comfort to the Buddenbohn family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Alex.

01/04/2026 12:15 pm

Adamson Family writes,

Heartbreaking news. The Adamsons (Doug, Chris, Colin & Alex) will keep the Buddenbohn family in our prayers. Alex may you rest in peace - Godspeed.

01/04/2026 01:40 pm

Tom Buddenbohn writes,

Ken and Jane and Family, We are broken hearted to hear this news. We are praying for your heavy hearts and your entire family in this very difficult time. Tom and Becky Buddenbohn

01/04/2026 05:41 pm

Bob & Louise Buddenbohn writes,

Michael/Ken, Jane and family, No words will ever sufficient when loved ones leave us, especially children. We focus on the loss, the dashed hopes and possibilities, rather than the positive which was the time God blessed us with their presence and good memories. That can never be taken away unless you allow it. I cry for you all, truly, and hope you can find some solace in something a friend told us years ago when someone extremely dear to us passed on Christmas Eve, he told us to rejoice, for Jesus only takes the best on his birthday. Despite the years and distance and never having met Alex, we love you all.

01/04/2026 07:57 pm

Michael Wollaston lit a candle and writes,

Hard to think straight & say heartfelt words of encouragement as I remember laying in bed at night @HUMCmens retreat talking with Ken about our two sons' life experiences and now hard to believe both have passed on to afterlife! it's been 6 years since we lost Dana, a boy scout tooo::time does help as there is always dark times too! I was so glad Ken would bring Alex to some of our men's breakfasts as my youngest son was good friends with Alex at Sanford & teammates on early travel teams. So rest in peace Alex and God Bless the Buddenbohn family! Mike Wollaston

01/05/2026 01:40 pm

Megan Malone lit a candle and writes,

I am so sorry to hear the news of your sons passing. Please know we are sending love from Phoenix and our thoughts are with you and your entire family during this incredibly difficult time. May you be surrounded by love, find strength in each other, and feel peace in knowing how deeply Alex was loved and how much he will be missed. With heartfelt sympathy, Megan and Dave Malone

01/05/2026 06:04 pm

Steve Buddenbohn writes,

Dear Ken, Jane & family It is with our deepest sympathies that we extend to you both, our condolences. There are no words we can express, the loss of a child is unimaginable and cannot fathom the loss you are experiencing, but we will pray that the Lord will ease your pain and give you peace and understanding. We will be keeping you and your family in our prayers and hope that each passing day will be a little better. With love, Steve, Susan, Madison & Ryan Buddenbohn

01/05/2026 09:25 pm

Rose Lounsbury writes,

This breaks my heart to hear this news. Alex was one of my favorite kids to teach--he absolutely loved to learn so much. He was truly a wonderful soul. And--he loved The Clash--we had that in common. The world will miss him and my heart hurts to hear of his passing. Much love--You are all in my prayers. Rose Lounsbury

01/14/2026 05:30 pm

Sheila and Ed Flexer lit a candle and writes,

Dear Ken and Jane and family, We are so sorry to learn of your loss of your son. We both hope it brings you a bit of comfort to know how others are grieving with you and praying for you to find a little peace as you continue to navigate through this terrible loss. With love and prayers ,Sheila and Ed Flexer

01/15/2026 12:38 pm

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