Walter E. Buschkopf Jr., age 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in Marshfield, WI. He was born on July 25, 1931 and was the son of Walter and Lulu (Maloof) Buschkopf. He married Mary Ann Keel on August 10, 1956 in Juneau, WI. Walt was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked for over 40 years in the dental industry. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his golfing buddies. He enjoyed spending time at the deer hunting cabin with family and friends. He was a devoted family man.
He is survived by his 3 children, Susan LaVigne, Nancy Limmex, Michael (Lisa) Buschkopf; 5 grandchildren, Brittney (Greg) Blaska, Sean LaVigne, Nicholas Limmex, Jesse Buschkopf and Alicia Buschkopf; 3 brothers-in-law, Carl (Pat) Keel, Robert (Shirley) Keel, John (Sandy) Keel; a sister-in-law Margie Buschkopf and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Ann; a brother Harold; a brother-in-law Abe Keel; and his in-laws, John and Etta Keel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, 227 Columbus Street, Sun Prairie with Father Chahm Gahng presiding. Interment will be at a later date at Sacred Hearts Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home, 302 Columbus St. in Sun Prairie from 10:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Saturday.
The family suggests memorials, In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Sunshine Place in Sun Prairie. Walt's last journey was up to his hunting cabin with son Mike. He will be dearly missed by his family.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com