Obit: Buchholz, Kevin R. (1959 - 2022)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Buchholz, May, Leffel, Peissig, Polzin, Fisk, Hoogland

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Colby, Clark Co., WI) 4/09/2022

Buchholz, Kevin R. (6 October 1959 – 6 April 2022)

Kevin R. Buchholz, age 62, of Colby, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Kevin was born on October 6, 1959, the son of Robert and Phyllis (May) Buchholz in Medford. He graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1977. Kevin enlisted in the US Army in 1977 and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO until his discharge in 1982.

Kevin was united in marriage to Alice Leffel on May 11, 1985, at First Presbyterian Church in Abbotsford. He drove a semi-truck for most of his life and most recently worked for Fab Express. Kevin enjoyed tinkering in his garage, volunteering for the Colby Athletic Booster Club, and spending time with his family outdoors.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Alice; two sons: Travis (fiancée Emily Peissig) of Hartland and Trevor (fiancée, Courtney Polzin) of Stratford; adoptive son, Josh Fisk; two brothers, Dale Buchholz of Poynette and Alan Buchholz of Colby; a sister, Carol Buchholz of Abbotsford; a sister-in-law, Sue Buchholz of New Franken; two nephews, Justin and Jason Buchholz; as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Steve.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. Rev. Kevin Hoogland will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 p.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the church. Military Honors provided by the Colby VFW Post #2227. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby is entrusted with the arrangements.