Leo Buechler Obituary
The memory of Leo Buechler of Willmar, Minnesota, who passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Heinrich "Henry" Buechler and Margaret Buechler (Luithle); his wife Julie Nelson; his in-laws, Raymond and Elsie Nelson; his daughter-in-law Kelly Buechler; and his siblings, Eleanor Opp Gross, Ervin Buechler, Harvey Buechler and Calvin Buechler.
He is survived by: his children, Craig Buechler of Alexandria, MN and Patti Portner (Neil) of Coal Valley, IL; his grandchildren, Michael Buechler (Kelsey), Kayli McCann (Luke), Preston Buechler (Brooke), Kyle Portner and Jarod Portner; his great grandchildren, Braxtyn, Briggs, Berkeley Buechler, Caleb and Macy McCann; his sisters, Ella Stotz, Wilma Wolff, Linda Toller (Jimmy) and DeAnne Weber (Richard); and his sister-in-law Deloras Buechler.