Larry Buchholz, 78, of Bowman, ND, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center.
Funeral Services for Larry will be at 10:00 on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Nygard will officiate with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery. Visitation for Larry will be on Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 9-9 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.

Larry Buchholz was born on March 20, 1936 west of Bowman, ND, the son of Howard and Luella (Hoth) Buchholz. He was raised on the Buchholz Ranch south of Rhame, ND where he also attended Golden Valley country school through the 8th grade. Larry then started helping out with the daily chores of running the family ranch. Larry met the love of his life Jean Varney at her sister's wedding dance. Larry and Jean were united in marriage on April 18, 1957 at the Varney Place south of Rhame. After their marriage, they made their home south of Rhame where Larry would work for Earnest Fossum and then Link Flados. In 1960, they purchased the Bill Beckman place north of Rhame, where they made their home and raised their two boys; Doug and Dallas. At this time, Larry started his Welding Business which he owned and operated for several years and also farmed. In 1979, Larry and Jean moved into Bowman where Larry would continue to work in his welding shop and farming until retiring. Larry enjoyed many things throughout his life. He loved spending time with his family, hunting and fishing, competing in derby cars where he even won several trophies and working on and rebuilding windmills. Larry also enjoyed tinkering and could fix just about anything that needed fixing. Larry and Jean also enjoyed many of their Januarys in St. George, Utah golfing together.
Larry is survived by his wife Jean of Bowman, sons; Doug and (Deb) Buchholz of Bowman and Dallas (Sally) Buchholz of Abercrombie, ND, grandchildren, Christopher (Keni) Buchholz, Matthew (Melissa) Buchholz, Joshua Buchholz, Kaitlyn Buchholz, and Weston Buchholz, great grandson, Jaxton Buchholz, step grandchildren, Michael and Mikena Martens, brother, Neil (Doris) Buchholz of Rhame, ND and sister, Nicky (Duanne) Stellflug of Laurel, MT, and several nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Luella Buchholz.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of your choice in memory of Larry Buchholz.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.