Laura Shirley Bucholtz

Laura Shirley Bucholtz, 98, of Cedar Falls, passed away at the Deery Suites at the Western Home Communities on Sunday, December 8, 2019.  She was born October 11, 1921, daughter of William and Grace (Patterson) Bixby.  Laura graduated from Waterloo East High School with the Class of 1941. On December 17, 1944, Laura was united in marriage with Roger Bucholtz at the First Church of the Open Bible in Waterloo.  She worked for John Deere and Powers Manufacturing retiring in 1983.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 71 years, Roger; her brothers: William (in infancy), Leonard, Kenneth, Carlyle, Donald, Raymond and Clair (in infancy) Bixby; and sisters: Leona Schwenneker, Mildred Cook, and Vesta Troyer.  She is survived by her daughter, Jody (Keith) Bauer of Hudson; 3 grandchildren: Amy (Scott) Halstead of Ankeny, Scott (Katie) Bauer of Newton and Jason (Sara) Bauer of West Des Moines; 10 great-grandchildren: Jaden, Kael and Bennett Halstead; Brody, Cade, Drew and Jaya Bauer; Winston, Belle, Magnolia Bauer with one more due to be born in February; a sister, Wanda Anderson of Cedar Falls; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Laura's funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 10:30 am at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home of Cedar Falls with visitation also at the funeral home the evening prior from 4:30-7:00 pm.  Burial will be at the Hudson Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice and condolences may left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com .

Laura enjoyed sewing and cooking and will be remembered, in particular, for her spaghetti and chicken and noodles.  She was an enthusiastic fan of all sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes and any team of which her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were members.  Laura travelled to all of the United States except Alaska.  Above all else, she loved being with her immediate and very large extended family.