Wayne B. Buchholz, 88, of rural Lexington, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at his home. He was born April 13, 1920, at Lexington, Nebraska, to Benjamin and Lena Elizabeth (Velte) Buchholz.

Wayne lived in the Lexington area his entire life and attended school at Lexington. He was united in marriage to Margie Fellows on May 31, 1953, at Sargent, Nebraska. Five children were blessed to this union; James, John, Donna, Lois and Roy.

He spent most of his life farming, retiring from farming in 1980. He then worked as a custodian for the Lexington Public Schools for 7 years.

He was a member of Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church, 100th Meridian Rock Club, Plum Creek Barbershop Chorus, the Dawson County Iris Society, a past 4-H leader and member and received his Ruby pin for 25 years of 4-H leadership.

Wayne loved to square dance and Call the dances. He also enjoyed photography and was very proud to show his pictures. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be so missed.

Survivors include two sons: John (Brenda) Buchholz of Overton, Nebraska, Roy (Whitney) Buchholz of Lexington, Nebraska, Two daughters: Donna (Lenwood) Mobley of Lincoln, Nebraska and Lois (Jim) Underwood of Lexington, Nebraska. Nine grandchildren and one great-grandson as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margie in 2001; one son, James; two brothers, Harold and Donald.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 4, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Buffalo Grove Presybterian Church at Lexington with Elder Don Grantham officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Cemetery next to the church. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 3, 2008, from 2-5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials to Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church or the Donor's Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy and remembrances may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com