John W. Buechler

John Wade Buechler passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in San Jose, Calif.  

John was born Oct. 9, 1957, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Francis and Luella Buechler.  He was the youngest of six children.  He was raised on the Buechler homestead farm in rural Sheboygan Falls. He attended Saint George Catholic School for grades first through fifth and then transferred to Oostburg public schools. John graduated from Oostburg High School with the Class of 1976.  

He attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan and then finished at UW-Milwaukee, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.  

John’s career started with the CIA in Alexandria, Va., and then later transferred to California. He then worked for Apple from 1986 until 1999. He then worked part time for Crate & Barrel and invested in residential real estate. He owned and managed several properties in and around San Jose, Calif. John had plans to return home to remodel and restore the Buechler family farmhouse.

John was diagnosed with MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome), a blood cell disorder, in 2018. He was preparing to undergo a stem cell transplant when he contracted the coronavirus. He died at El Camino Medical Center with family members present via Zoom technology.

John is survived by three brothers, Daniel Buechler (Joyce) of Fredonia, David Buechler of Sheboygan Falls and Donald Buechler (Pat) of Port Washington; one sister, Rita Dickfoss (Tom) of Plymouth; and brother-in-law David Klingbeil.  

He is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews, Patrick Buechler, Jennifer Schueller, Mark Buechler, Mike Buechler, Joseph Buechler, Andrew Buechler, Adeline Buechler, Chad Dickfoss, Wade Dickfoss, Carl Klingbeil and Ashley Klingbeil; as well as 14 great-nieces and nephews; numerous cousins and many friends.  

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Rosalie Klingbeil.

John’s family, along with over 70 friends from around the country, participated in an online celebration of his life on April 26, 2020, via Zoom technology.

A memorial Mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020, at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls, with Father Matthew Widder presiding.  

A visitation for relatives and friends will take place at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial of John’s ashes will follow at St. George Catholic Cemetery.

For online condolences and additional information, please visit www.wenigfh.com.

Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls, (920) 467-3431, is serving the Buechler family with arrangements.