Milton John Buchholz, 93, of Redfield died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Redfield. His funeral will be Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at 11 a.m. at First Congregational UCC Church in Redfield. The Rev. Tim Fugman will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield.
Visitation will be Friday from 2-7 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield.
Milton was born July 9, 1919, to Edward and Nettie (Miller) Buchholz at Cottonwood Lake. He graduated from Redfield High School in 1937, and married Barbara Bancroft on March 11, 1940, at Webster. They farmed and milked cows, southwest of Cottonwood Lake, until moving into Redfield in 1990. Milton and Barb were avid fisherman, spending many days together fishing at West Whitlock for walleye, salmon and northern. They also fished all the lakes around Redfield, Tulare and Miller.
Milton played basketball and baseball throughout his early adult life and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He was a member of the Wheaton Church before it closed and First Congregational UCC Church while living in Redfield.
Milton is survived by his children: Lorry (Kristi) Buchholz of Redfield, Lynda Wink of Le Mars, Iowa, Mitzi (Gordon) Schroeder of Redfield and Kevin (Mary) Buchholz of Belle Fourche; his grandchildren: Sharla (Blake) Duerre, Kristi (Jim) Martin, Deb (Jay) Esser, Kea Wager, Shawn (Jami) Groft, Kalena (Travis) Fast, Darcy (Gary) Bodiford, Jeff (Lori) Wink, Tracy (Jill) Schroeder, Karen (Kirk) Harrington, Derrick, Thad, Scott (Erika) Buchholz and Hilary (Hunter) Anderson. He is also survived by 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara; one son in-law, Larry Wink; one brother; and four sisters.
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