Joyce Buchholz, age 83, peacefully passed away on July 22nd at Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm.

Joyce lived in Ridgeland, Wisconsin most of her life, the past 10 years at Pioneer Health and Rehab in Prairie Farm. Joyce was active at Pioneer serving as president of the residents and also helping with the mail. Joyce was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeland where she was a member of the Ladies Aide. She volunteered with the Ladies Aide and at the Ridgeland Fair. Joyce was a longtime volunteer at the Ridgeland Nutrition Site. She was also a member and volunteer at the Senior Citizens Club. She earned a Volunteer of the Month award. In 2000, Joyce was recognized for her 28 years of volunteer service, and awarded the Outstanding Older American Award.

Joyce was a cheerful, caring person. She enjoyed making others laugh and smile. Joyce was young at heart. She loved playing cards with friends, and also, enjoyed painting. She was close with her many cousins from the Buchholz, Flanagan, Lentz, Keller, Miller, Mueller, and TenEyck families.

Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Jerry Ann Salas; brother-in-law, John Salas; niece, Cathy Clarke; nephew, Greg Salas; grand-nice, Kelly Gibson; and grand-nephew, Kyle Clarke. She will also be dearly missed by her many cousins, as well as by friends and staff at Pioneer.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Helen (Mueller) Buchholz; and dog, Cindy.

Funeral services for Joyce Buchholz will take place at on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4 11th Street in Ridgeland. Visitation will be from 10:00 until the time of service on Saturday morning. Burial will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Ridgeland, with lunch to follow.

Arrangements are being handled Rausch and Steel Funeral home in Barron.

Last Update: Jul 25, 2022 3:22 pm CDT