In Loving Memory of
Donald George Buldhaupt
Don Buldhaupt was born on June 4, 1933, in Slayton, Minnesota to George and Elsie Dettmer Buldhaupt. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Lake Wilson High School in 1951. Don enlisted in the United State Army on May 20, 1953, serving in Germany. On October 9, 1953, he and Joyce Voss were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Hadley, MN. Following their marriage Joyce was able to join Don in Europe. As a young couple they were able to enjoy many wonderful adventures exploring Europe. Upon their return to the states, in 1955, they settled on the family farm near Hadley, MN where they farmed and raised their three children. Don farmed with his father and brother, Robert, then with his son, Mark, and nephew, Jim and finally with his great-nephew, Mike. Don retired in 1998 and they moved to Lake Wilson. Joyce passed away on September 18, 2012. Don remained in Lake Wilson until 2020 when he moved to Ridge View Estates in Pipestone, MN. Don passed away there on March 17, 2023, at the age of 89. He was a member Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson, MN where he served on the Church Council, and as a Sunday School Superintendent. Don was a charter member of the Lake Wilson Lions Club, and a member of the Lake Wilson American Legion Post. Don served as Township Board Supervisor and on the Lake Wilson Elevator Board. Don enjoyed spending time with family, and woodworking. Don built many construction and farm equipment pieces out of wood.
Survivors include his daughter, Lynn Buldhaupt of Lake Wilson, MN, and son, David Buldhaupt and his wife, Ghislaine of Colorado Springs, CO, three grandchildren Elaine, Heather and Stephanie, three great-grandchildren Caleb, Oliver Donald and Alex, one brother, Robert Buldhaupt and his wife, June of Hadley, MN and several nieces and nephews and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joyce, son, Mark, infant sister, Ardyth and two nephews, Jim Buldhaupt and Todd Voss.
A private family service was held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Hillside Cemetery in Lake Wilson, MN with Rev. Robert Osssefoort officiating. Military honors accorded by the Lake Wilson American Legion Post.
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