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Mark Buchholz Obituary
Mark Alexander Buchholz
July 27, 1928 – April 17, 2021
Mark Buchholz grew up in Columbus, Nebraska, joined the Navy and graduated from the University of Chicago and UNL Law College. While in Chicago he married Cleone Bowman from Owatonna, Minnesota. They are the parents of Mark Jr. and Margaret, known as Maggie, mother of Jessica and Mariah. Mark has four surviving siblings. Mark is the longtime husband of Christina Emra Buchholz.
Mark was a lawyer with Barney, Carter, and Buchholz before serving the Workers Compensation Court as a Judge for 23 years. As a member of the Unitarian Church of Lincoln he was board president when the current church was built, a marathoner, a founding member of the Jayseniles social group, and a proud member of the Nebraska Bar Foundation. Mark was privileged to preside at the wedding vows of many memorable weddings during the past 35 years.
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Steven Larrick
April 19, 2023
I had the pleasure to sing with Mark in the church choir. He was always very fond of his pet cat and supported the rights of animals to a quality life.
Steven Larrick
June 9, 2021
It was a joy to sing in the choir with Mark. He was very fond of his cat and was a supporter of animal welfare.
JoEllen Polzien
May 2, 2021
I am so saddened by Mark's death. He was a wonderful person whose dedication and contributions to so many will be remembered by all who knew him. My thoughts are with you.
Raymond P Atwood Jr
May 1, 2021
Mark was a terrific guy and will be sorely missed. I will always cherish the great conversations we had together when Mark was a judge and I was legal counsel at the Nebraska Workers Compensation Court and, thereafter, during a lifetime of friendship with both of you. Please call if there is anything I can do. I'm so sorry for our loss.
Judy Cada
April 30, 2021
Christina......my thoughts are with you.....
We are out of the state into next week but I will call soon. Maybe we can have lunch or even just coffee.
Richard Tempero
April 30, 2021
Mark was my mentor when I interned at Barney, Carter and Buchholz during my law school days. He was demanding and knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work for. He taught me many things I have used later in life and I have fondly remembered Mark and the firm many times since graduation. My thoughts go out to members of the Buchholz family during this difficult time.
Ronald Reagan
April 30, 2021
My sympathy to all of Mark's family and friends. I shared with Mark a "joint" ceremony on July 7, 1972 - he was sworn in as a judge of the Workmen's Compensation Court; Bill Blue, Sam Van Pelt and myself sworn in as judges of the District Court. All of us "posed" for a photo at a meeting of the Lincoln Bar Association in the 2005-07 time frame.
Joanna Fink
April 27, 2021
Christina, our thoughts are with you.
Evonne Meyers
April 26, 2021
Judge Buchholz came out of retirement to help at the Court at a time when his service was much needed. He was an absolute joy to work with.
Mike Fitzgeralf
April 26, 2021
A great judge.
Dennis Crawford
April 25, 2021
I practiced as a lawyer in front of Mark in the Workers Compensation. Mark was a great judge and a good friend. He will be missed.
Linda Ager
April 25, 2021
Sorry to hear of Mark´s passing. He was a pillar of the Unitarian Church.
Jan Gradwohl
April 25, 2021
Christina, I'm thinking of you at this difficult time.
Fondly, Jan
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