Jeffery Allan Buchholz

Jeffery A. Buchholz, age 72, of Nixa passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. �He was born on May 27, 1946 in International Falls, Minnesota to Bernhard and Martha (Zdeb) Buchholz.� Jeff married his high school sweetheart, Rita Walls, on August 26, 1967. �He served his community as a dentist until his retirement. �Jeff was a devoted man of God. �His greatest joy in life was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. �He also enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. �His example of kindness, integrity and devotion left an impact on all who met him. Survivors include:�His wife, Rita; three daughters, Dana Sanders and husband Marty, Tara Tinlin and husband Paul and Shay Kopp and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Macy, Aubrey and Colby Kopp; his mother, Martha Buchholz; siblings, Jeanine O'Bryan and husband Neal, Mary Jo Anderson and husband Paul, Raelene Haynes and husband Ed, and Rodney Buchholz. Jeffery was preceded in death by his father, Bernhard Buchholz; father in law Norman Walls; and mother in law, Jean Walls. A private celebration of life service was held, with Pastor Mark Wright officiating in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.