DuWayne E. Buelow, age 88, of New Holstein, died peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Rocky Knoll Health Center, Plymouth.

DuWayne was born in Milwaukee on May 9, 1934, son of the late John and Olivia (Schwabb) Buelow.  When he was 12 years old he became a foster son to the late William and Mattie Steffes in St. Joe's.  On May 21, 1960, he married the love of his life; Mary Ann Rieth at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.  He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and was a graduate of New Holstein High School with the class of 1954.  Before DuWayne graduated High School he joined the Army National Guard, after graduation he joined the active military and served eight years.  He spent time in Thule, Greenland during the Korean War. He recently was able to go on the Honor Flight, taking in all of the sights and enjoying every part of the trip.  After returning from the service he was employed with Tecumseh for over 42 years, until he retired.

Baseball was a huge part of DuWayne's life, starting when he was little and continuing until he was 80 years old; coaching his sons as well as umpiring for the East Shore and Lakeshore Leagues for many years.  DuWayne could be found at morning breakfast with his friends, or walking; he especially liked his time hiking at Ledgeview with his friends.  In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling with his wife Mary Ann.  Once he was unable to bowl, he continued supporting her bowling by joining her on her travels to tournaments.  Together, DuWayne and Mary Ann traveled a lot.   He was an active member of the American Legion Post #124 in New Holstein and enjoyed his travels around the area spending time at local churches for his avid devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and visiting cemeteries.  He was an avid Chicago Bears Fan, Milwaukee Brewers and the Wisconsin Badgers.

DuWayne is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his sons, John (Patricia) Buelow, TN and Jeffrey (Collene Kelly) Buelow, New Holstein; his grandchildren, Jason Krizek, Jesse Buelow, Tanya (Gary) Wick and Trista Buelow; his great-grandchildren, Abagail, Selena, Bella, Kasydee, Braydyn, Jeyse, and Jakobe; his sister, LaVon (Ronald) Mentzel; his brother, Gayle (Colleen) Buelow; his brother-in-law, Nick (Betty) Rieth and his sister-in-law, Diane Brunner. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, two brothers, his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Arthur and Irene Rieth, five brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.

Per DuWayne's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 6:00PM on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6th St, Kiel).  The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home from 3:00PM until the time of service at 6:00PM.  Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #124 following the service.  Inurnment will take place at a later date at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Sheboygan.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone that took time over the past 2 years to assist DuWayne and Mary Ann; that he was able to stay at home as long as he was able to and as well as his short stay at the nursing home.