Philip H. Buehler

Philip Herbert Buehler, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Colonial Nursing Home in Colby, after nearly a two year stay.

A memorial service will be held at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Visitation starting at 10:00 AM, followed by the service at 11:00AM.

Phil was born January 17, 1931 at the family farm, east of Medford, of three generations to George and Dorothy (Zwingli) Buehler. Phil and wife, Elsie, dairy farmed until selling to their son, Chris and Echo Buehler, in 1983, relocating to their current residence on Apple Avenue, Medford.

Phil continued in business as a partner in B & H Silage Service until retiring.

Phil found the love of his life at a wedding dance in Chelsea in November 1950. Phil and Elsie were married April 11, 1953, celebrating 70 years together this year.

Phil is also survived by his wife, Elsie (Schwabe); his five children, Susan (Mike) Tanis, Larry (Rose) Buehler, Chris (Echo) Buehler, Karen (Mike) Johnson, Mary (Timothy) Hobl, all of Medford; a brother Rex Buehler of Merrill; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Preceding Phil's death were siblings Phyllis, Doris, Lillian, Jackie, Don, David and sister in law Adeline Buehler.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Grandsons Dustin Hamland, Samuel Buehler, Hunter Buehler, Jeremiah Johnson and Nicholas Hobl.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online.

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