Charles Elwyn Buhr

STEWARTVILLE, MINN: Charles Elwyn Buhr, 76, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 at his residence. Charles was born April 9, 1935 in Lime Springs, IA to John and Esther (Hoppie) Buhr. Growing up on a farm in Howard County, IA, he attended country schools through the eighth grade. He thengraduated from CrescoHigh School where he participated in Future Farmers of America and lettered in the sports. He loved footballand wrestling. He went on to study animal husbandry at Iowa State College. After 2 years at Iowa State, Charles became a medical assistant, proudly serving his country in the US Army. Charles returned to Lime Springs after the Army and began farming before moving to Rochester, where he worked at IBM. Charles spent most of his life as proprietor ofBuhr Reality in Rochester. He was a charter and lifelongmemberof Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Charles enjoyed fishing with his family and visiting with relatives. In recent years he thoroughly enjoyed the successes in sports activities of his grandchildren, attending competitions whenever he could. Charles is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Patty) Buhr of Mishawaka, IN, Brenda (Jay) Hancock of Dallas, TX and David (Cindy) Buhr of Grapevine, TX; 7 grandchildren, Kristin, Kate, Caroline, Camryn, Greer, Alexander and Nicole;brother, Dr. Ken (Dr. Dianne) Buhr of Gainesville, FL and former spouse,Lois Buhr of Mishawaka, IN. Charles was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held 1:00pm Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church 2703 9th Ave NW, Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm Friday, January 27, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church.The Rev. Steve Schauder will be officiating with burial at a later date at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs, IA.