Neil Buchholz, 83, of Rhame, ND, passed away on November 6, 2021 at the Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck.  Funeral Services for Neil will be on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church in Bowman.  Burial will follow in the Buchholz Family Cemetery.  There will be a Family and Friends Service on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Neil was born to Howard and Luella on January 1, 1938 in Bowman ND. In 1939, his family purchased a ranch southwest of Rhame ND where Neil would live and work for the rest of his life. He attended Golden Valley Country School until 8 th grade.

After this, he began working full time on the ranch with his father and brother Larry. Neil enjoyed sharing stories about the ranch's early days in his later years.

On October 30 th , 1965, Neil married Doris Narum at the Lutheran Church in Rhame. From this marriage came their only son, Wayne.

Wayne and Neil worked side by side for many years on many projects. One of their projects was preparing the ranch for bison. Neil was so proud of the bison, and he loved to show his doctors and nurses pictures of them.

Neil had two grandchildren, Conner and Jenna, who he loved dearly. He was very involved in their childhoods and was always there to support them in any of their goals as they grew up. He was very proud of them.

Neil loved to bowl, fish, and bale hay. Neil was very competitive and was always up for a good game of cards with his family or friends. He spent many years helping his community on the Rhame Fire Protection District Board. He also served as a 4H leader for the River Ramblers and as a member of the Bowman County Fair Board.

Neil could always be found taking care of the things he loved most. Whether that was his family, his livestock, or his pets. He was a loving and a caring man who was always willing to extend a helping hand.

Neil is survived by his wife of 56 years, Doris; one son, Wayne (LeAnn) Buchholz; two grandchildren, Conner and Jenna Buchholz; his sister, Nicky Stellflug and sister-in-law, Jean Buchholz; and several nieces and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Luella Buchholz; his brother Larry Buchholz; and his in-laws Kelly and Elna Narum.

Memorials are suggested to the :

Southwest Healthcare Services in Bowman or

Bismarck Cancer Center