Judith E. Buchman, age 75 of Hortonville, passed away peacefully at home her home on August 23, 2018.
Judy was born at home on February 4, 1943 in Mattoon, Wisconsin. She was the fourth born among seven children. She attended Mattoon High School and was the salutatorian of her class. After high school, she moved to Milwaukee and worked at Allen Bradley. It was while working there that Judy met and married the love of her life, Robert Buchman. They were united in marriage at St. Robert’s Church in Shorewood, Wisconsin on November 19, 1966. Judy’s true calling in life was to be a mom. Early in life she helped to mother her younger sisters. Later, Judy and Bob built a life that focused on family. Together, they gave their four children a wonderful childhood. Judy found great pleasure in providing home cooked meals for her family. With Bob often working out of town, Judy was able to stay at home while her young family was growing. She was an active member of Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Hortonville and volunteered many hours at the school. In later years, Judy enjoyed reupholstering furniture as well as bartending at the Dugout Bar and The Country Club, both in Hortonville. As grandchildren came along, she worked in the cafeteria at Hortonville Middle School, and was fondly remembered as “The Shake Lady”. Judy and Bob shared a passion for old cars and street rods. They were both long time members of Fox Valley Street Rod Association. After Bob’s retirement, they enjoyed driving to car shows as far away as Pennsylvania and Florida. Judy was always very social and loved being with friends. Judy’s friends will remember her for the good times they shared snowmobiling, bowling, and playing bingo or sheepshead. Everyone seemed to know her and loved to be in her company. Judy’s personality was remarkable and most will not forget her sense of humor and affinity for old fashioneds.
Judy is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Bonnie (John) Heimerman, Brenda (Barry) Thebo , Brian (Paige) Buchman and Bethany (Adam) Nelson; grandchildren, Cody Giles (special friend, Kayla Jeffers), Chelsea Giles (fiancé Juan Vera), Mia Heimerman (special friend, Coley Klockzien Jr.), Kendra Pezewski (special friend, Zach Rechcygl), Braden Buchman, Jacob Buchman, Sadie Thebo, Claire Thebo, Lola Nelson and Maria Nelson. Judy is further survived by her sisters, Barbara (Dennis) Cook , Kathy (Bruce) Kiger , Jackie (Denny) Pederson, and Jan Koeppen; half brother, Tom Schlais; sisters-in-law, Rebecca Endter, Jane Buchman, Deb (Scott) Berndt , Sharon, Nancy, Patti, and Christine; brothers-in-law, Gene Kamps, Jim (Vicki) Buchman , Ronald, Steve, Earl III, Christopher and Mark; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Lola Koeppen and George Schlais and stepfather Irv Koeppen, her mother-in-law Eunice Diener, her father-in-law Earl Buchman Jr. and his wife, Vermilia (Babe) Buchman. Judy was also preceded in death by her eldest sister, Gail Kamps and only brother, Orland Schlais.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, (107 N. Olk St. Hortonville) with Fr. Adam Bradley and Parish Director Greg Layton officiating. Family and friends are invited to visit at Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home, Hortonville on Sunday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again directly at church on Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.
The family wishes to thank all those that took time to visit, cook or pray for Judy. We appreciate all of your kindness and compassion. In these last weeks, ThedaCare Hospice and family were there when we needed them. Above all, we want to acknowledge our sister and dad, Brenda and Bob, for the care they have given to Mom these last years. You have been mom’s angels on earth.