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William Selway Buffham 1908 - 2006

William Selway Buffham of Racine County, Wisconsin United States was born on July 15, 1908 in Racine, and died at age 97 years old on January 14, 2006 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, MI. William Buffham was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood.

William Selway Buffham

Racine County, Wisconsin United States

July 15, 1908

Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

January 14, 2006

Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan, 49938, United States

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07/15

1908

Birthday

July 15, 1908

Birthdate

Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

William Selway Buffham was white. He was born on July 15, 1908 to parents Robert Selway Buffham and Emma Henrietta Metz. He had two brothers; Robert Carl Buffham (1902-1988) and Francis Beuttel Buffham (1905-1983). His father Robert Selway Buffham was born on January 20, 1868 in Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, United States and passed away there on November 19, 1949. His mother Emma Henrietta Metz was born on April 16, 1869 in Frankfort, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany and immigrated to the US in 1877. She married Robert on October 11, 1900 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois and then lived in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. Emma passed away in Racine on May 14, 1958.
Early Life & Education

He completed four years of high school.
Military Service

William S Buffham enlisted into the US Army on May 29, 1942 in Milwaukee Wisconsin with Military serial#: 36242841. He was originally a private and later became a Sergeant. He was a veteran of World War II and during the way William was stationed in South America for 48 months.
Professional Career

Semiskilled Occupations In Production Of Paint And Varnish
Personal Life & Family

William married Ann E, Orthey on November 19, 1955 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA at St. John's Lutheran Church. The couple resided in Racine, WI until 1999 when they then moved to Ironwood, Michigan to be closer to family. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Gogebic County Club. Throughout his life, Bill was an athlete, playing basketball, baseball, and hand-ball. He was a charter member of Meadowbrook Town and Country Club in Racine. His membership lasted for 48 years before retiring from golf at age 89. An active mind kept him involved in politics all of his life.
01/14

2006

Death

January 14, 2006

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan 49938, United States
Death location

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Funeral date
Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood, Michigan 49938, United States
Burial location
Obituary

William S. 'Bill' Buffham IRONWOOD, MICH. William S. 'Bill' Buffham, 97, formerly of Racine, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 14, 2006, in Ironwood, Mich. He was born in Racine on July 15, 1908, son of the late Robert S. and Emma (nee: Metz) Buffham. On November 19, 1955, he was united in marriage to Ann E. Orthey in Racine at St. John's Lutheran Church. They resided in Racine until 1999, when they retired to be close to family members in Ironwood, Mich. In 2005, they celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at Gogebic Country Club. During World War I while in the United States Army, he was stationed in South America for 48 months. He was a member of the American Legion Post 310 in Racine for 61 years. Throughout his life, Bill was an athlete, playing basketball, baseball, and hand-ball. He was a charter member of Meadowbrook Town and Country Club in Racine. His membership lasted for 48 years before retiring from golf at age 89. An active mind kept him involved in politics all of his life. Surviving are his wife, Ann; one son, Edward R. (Linda) Groenke of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter, Carole J. (Larry) Scheel of Ironwood, Mich.; seven granddaughters, Christine (Michael) Holmes of Ironwood, Mich., Jennifer Scheel of Franks-Ami Brown of Ironwood, Mich., Melissa Scheel of Boulder Junction, Dawn (David) Skaar of Raleigh, N.C., , Danene Groenke of Cary, N.C., and Danielle Groenke of Durham, N.C.; five great-grandchildren, Jason Holmes, Courtney Holmes, Joshua Brown, Cassandra Skaar, and Garrett Skaar; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood, Mich. on Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tim Coppersmith officiating. William's family will receive visitors at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to William's family at 635 East McLeod, Ironwood, Mich. 49938. The Journal Times (Racine, Wisconsin) Tuesday, January 17, 2006

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