Fell asleep in Jesus on April 10th at 89 years of age to the sound of his loving family's singing. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Elmer) for 59 years. Cherished father of Roger (Kim) Graves and Jane (Thom) Foll. Loving grandfather of Rachel (Cory), Erika (Jef), Kendra (Halston), Austin, Sarah, and Anna. Great-grandfather of Zara.

Uncle Buzz is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his brother Elwood, and sisters Ruby, Doris, and Juanita.

Proud veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Principal of Prospect Hill School of New Berlin for 30 years, beginning his career as a 1-room school teacher. He also served 20 years with the New Berlin Fire Department.

A visitation will be held on Sunday April 15th at Waukesha Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 21380 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial will take place the following day in Yuba, WI.

He is now sleeping in Jesus and awaiting His return.