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Ricky Buchholzer Obituary
Ricky Dale Buchholzer
April 7, 1965 - June 13, 2021
ILLIOPOLIS - Ricky Dale Buchholzer, 56, of Illiopolis, IL went to be with his mother in heaven at 9:46 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Villa Clara Nursing Center.
Rick was born April 7, 1965 in LaGrange, IL, the son of Dale and Stella (Lambert) Buchholzer. He was employed by ADM for 25 years. Rick loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his daughter and grandchildren.
Surviving are his daughter, Rikki Buchholzer (Cameron McClimon); grandchildren: Maddison and Logan of Decatur, IL; father, Dale Buchholzer of Illiopolis, IL; sister, Vicki (Larry) Rohman of Elwin, IL; several nieces and nephews.
Rick was preceded in death by his dear mother, Stella Buchholzer.
A Celebration of Rick's Life will be held at a later date when all of his family can be together.
His family would like to thank those at St. Mary's and Villa Clara in Decatur who showed kindness to Rick in his last months.
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Pam Dunning
June 19, 2025
Family is in my thoughts and prayers on this anniversary.
Pam Dunning
August 2, 2024
Sorry to hear of Rick´s passing.
Angela Lane Breeding
July 5, 2021
So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Prayers for your family.
CHRIS SWEARINGEN HILDERBRAND
July 1, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Rick. Your family is in my prayers.
Misti Dulik
June 30, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always have a special place for him in my heart. He was extremely special to me.
Connie L. Holmes
June 27, 2021
To Vicki and family my deepest sympathy and prayers for Ricky's passing.
Roger Lowe
June 26, 2021
I am so saddened to read about Ricky's passing; I have such fond memories of him playing 6th grade basketball at AOJH. My thoughts are with you all.
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