- Douglas E. Buchholtz, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, age 52, passed away at his home on Monday, March 15, 2010. He was born on March 23, 1957, in Weyauwega, WI; son of Daniel and Lila (Grosklaus) Buchholtz. He was the oldest of six children. On June 18, 1977, Doug married Cheryl Nigbor at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Weyauwega, WI. They made their home in Waupaca.
Doug was a funny guy who enjoyed a good laugh over coffee with friends and family. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and gardening. He was very proud of his garden which yielded some of the best tomatoes, and no weeds. He also enjoyed cooking, and a good fish fry! He will be missed greatly by his family and everyone who knew him.
Doug is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cheryl Buchholtz of Waupaca, WI; daughter: Heidi (Michael) Pavlu of Gig Harbor, WA; mother: Lila Buchholtz of Weyauwega, WI; brothers: Kenneth Buchholtz of Fond du Lac, WI; Steve Buchholtz of Waupaca, WI; Bill Buchholtz of Appleton, WI; sisters: Joanne (Max) Lee of Rainbow City, AL; Rachel (Neal) Loehrke of Weyauwega, WI; mother-in-law, Shirley (Harold) Roehl of Princeton, WI; brothers and sisters-in-law: Mike (Dawn) Nigbor of Waupaca, WI; Marc (Katherine) Nigbor of Kimberly, WI; Carey (Daniel) Zimmerman of Ripon, WI. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Buchholtz; and his father-in-law, Robert Nigbor.
A Visitation for Doug will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
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