Donald Buchholz

Donald G. Buchholz, 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born September 24, 1928 in Blue Rapids, KS, the son of Edward G. and Susie A. Henrich Buchholz, both deceased. He was preceded in death by his brother Edward G. W. Buchholz, son Steven Lane Buchholz, and granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Buchholz. Don was united in marriage to Martha L. (Peggy) Freeby, on November 18, 1949. He is survived by his bride Peggy of 57 years, along with their daughter Tresa E. Buchholz Johnson (Topeka, KS) and his sister Onna Marie Buchholz Lehmkuhl (Blue Rapids, KS). Steve’s three surviving children Andrew L. Buchholz (Leavenworth, KS), Lori L. Wormstadt (Manhattan, KS), and Alicia L. Buchholz (Overland Park, KS) and two great-grandchildren Dalton W. and Alexis K. Buchholz (Leavenworth, KS). Don’s career, founded in printing, began in high school working at the local Blue Rapids, KS newspaper The Blue Rapids Times. In 1949, after two years at Pittsburg State Teachers College, he joined the Air Force working as a photo lithographer. In 1954, Don and his family moved to Frankfort, KS and he was employed as a linotype operator. He moved the family to Topeka, KS in 1955 and worked at various printing-graphic arts jobs, including: The Topeka Capital Journal, State of Kansas Division of Printing, was owner of Buchholz Type Setting Service, and worked at Western Bindery. Don and Peggy moved to Dallas to work for Haskins Manufacturing in 1987 and after his retirement in 1994, Don and Peggy moved back to Topeka. Don contributed significantly to the community through participation and leadership in Boy Scouts, International Club of Printing House Craftsman, and Trinity Lutheran Church. He earned his commercial pilot license and enjoyed flying. Don is best remembered by his positive outlook on life, his perseverance in all he did and the love he had for his family and friends. The family invites everyone to join in celebrating Don’s life. The visitation will be Friday from 6:00-8:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 731 SW Buchanan St., Topeka, KS. Viewing will be Saturday from 9:00-10:00am and services will begin at 10:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial and graveside service will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Blue Rapids, KS at 3:00pm. Family and friends will gather at 4:00pm at Heisey Hall St. Marks Church, Waterville, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Trinity Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society, and the Northeast Kansas Parkinson Association.

Donald Buchholz

September 24, 1928 - January 30, 2007