DAVID BUCHHOLTZ

David Buchholtz, 53, Waterford, died unexpectedly Aug. 19, 2013, at his residence.
He was born Feb 13, 1960, in Burlington, to Merton and Carol Buchholtz. He graduated from Waterford Union High School in 1979. He spent his younger years on the family farm in Waterford, where he enjoyed riding dirt bikes and snowmobiling. He also worked for David Cowan trucking in Burlington.
Survivors include his parents; siblings, Sandy Senft, Bill (Stephanie), Sarah, Dale (Janet); nieces and nephews, Beth (Todd) Morawetz, Becky (Jon) Arneson, Maple Plains, Minn., Breanne (Klay) Schultz, Andrew (Melissa) Handeland, Joshua, Matthew, Carrie (Josh), Derik Chapman, Cassandra (Steve) Fischer and Kaitlyn; great-nieces and nephews, Gavin, Jack, Taylor, Jake, Megan, Desi, DJ, JJ, Brooke, Rylie, Allie, Tenlie, Alaina, Alejandro, Mariela, Madison, Kylie and Andrew; friends, Eugene Klinzing, Frank and Joe Bellante. He was godfather to Becky and JJ.
He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Floyd Senft.
A memorial gathering is Friday, Aug. 23, noon-2 p.m., at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 145 S. Sixth St., Waterford. Service will begin at 2 p.m.,. with the Rev. Frederick Bischoff officiating. Inurnment will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. A light luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, the family suggests that memorials be sent to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in David’s name.
Mealy Funeral Home, Inc., Waterford, is serving the family Well-wishers can visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com.