Nancy Buhler

Nancy June (Nelson) Buhler

On May 17th, Nancy passed away peacefully early in the morning from complications of Lewy Body dementia. She is survived by her husband, Ernie Buhler, brother Jim (Elizabeth) Nelson, daughters Pam (Jeff) Ledermann, Kristi Buhler, Gail (Chris Gerlach) Buhler, granddaughters Katie (Peter Kvale) Ledermann and Heidi (Andrew McIntyre) Ledermann, special cousin Romie (Dale Wittrock) Cushman and many nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers in law, and special friends.

memorial service

Celebration of Nancy’s Life

June 9, 2024

Stonecrest 8725 Promenade Ln, Woodbury, MN 55125, USA

There will be a gathering of family and friends held at the Stonecrest Fireplace Room on Sunday, June 9th from 1:00-3:00 with a sharing of memories to take place around 2:00.

In the beginning...

Nancy grew up in Stillwater. She and her brother Jim, along with their parents, enjoyed spending time on the St. Croix river.

And then they met...

She attended Winona State College where she met her husband, Ernie Buhler. They married in 1958 and stayed married for 65 years.

The other U of M

Ernie and Nancy spent an adventure filled year at the University of Michigan, cheering on Big Blue at football games at the stadium. They were also able to take in many plays and musicals.

Winona

Nancy worked at St. Mary’s College for many years working in the Off-Campus Learning and then Financial Aid / Admissions departments. She and Ernie raised three daughters in Winona. She was a masterful knitter and seamstress, sewing many of her daughters’ dresses. She enjoyed playing bridge and bowling. She served on boards at the YWCA and was active in church circle groups. She taught the girls an appreciation of the outdoors. She and her family loved to camp, canoe, ski, and hike. She was a great tour guide of the beautiful Winona area. The family spent many summers traveling with the station wagon and tent trailer, usually to Colorado where Ernie worked at the Air Force Academy.

Life is good at the lake

Nancy and Ernie built their cabin on Shell Lake. Many of her favorite times were spent there watching wildlife, boating, spending time in the water, and entertaining family and friends. They worked hard building a sandbag wall to protect the cabin during the flood years.

Arizona

Retirement found Nancy and Ernie spending winters in Arizona . They found a great group of friends with whom they spent time hiking, playing cards, and socializing. Nancy volunteered with the chamber of commerce and as an after school tutor. She enjoyed watching Ernie perform his cowboy poetry and serving as a host at the Arizona Folklore Preserve.

The Final Chapter

Nancy spent her last years at Stonecrest in Woodbury. She and Ernie found a strong, supportive group of friends. After her diagnosis of Lewey Body Dementia, she moved to The Arbor for her final years of her life well lived.